Legal news
Clash of Parliaments looms over Trade Union Bill
Dispute over competence as ministers ask Holyrood to withhold consent
Further senior appointments at HBJ Gateley
One promoted as firm makes series of lateral hires
Final pre-qualifying solicitor exam could be introduced in England
SRA consults on achieving common standard of competence
Sheriff Appeal Court to allow email motions in civil cases
Practitioners should register email address this week
Breach of interdict authority overruled as appeal held competent
Appellant does not require to petition nobile officium
DWF opens in Brussels as second international base
EU and competition partner to head new operation
Bin lorry inquiry findings highlight need for driver vetting
Sheriff notes complete lack of prosecutions for false information
Civil proofs could rely on video evidence, Lord Carloway believes
Keynote address maps out future for court procedure
LSEW writes off £3m+ as conveyancing portal scrapped
“Veyo” project abandoned after heavy investment of members' money
Scottish version agreed of UK Government services contract
Scots law and arbitration to be available for services over £10m
Double partner hire as bto expands
Alasdair Gillies and Laura Salmond join from Levy & McRae
Land Reform Bill needs strengthened, MSPs report
Stage 1 report calls for stronger provisions on transparency and engagement
Complaints Commission reports rising resolution success rate
Annual report shows fewer complaints going to full determination
No political interference in Hales case, Society reports
"No scope" for delay benefiting SNP candidate former client
Society closes Drumsheugh doors as office move begins
New Atria One premises open for business from Monday noon
Human rights consultation delayed until new year
Lord Chancellor says ministers considering draft ahead of release
Two partner promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Katie Russell and Caroline Shand take total number to 80
Phil Gormley named as new Chief Constable
Deputy director of National Crime Agency recommended by SPA
Scots have lowest faith in justice system, national survey finds
Belief that system inaccessible unless you have money
DWF sets up community charitable foundation
Focus on support for local charities and projects
Modern-day Apprentice signed up by Scottish law firm
Watermans invests in the Link App
Damages award made in "sexting" case
Teacher who encouraged girl to send explicit photos found liable
Rape trial judge should have sentenced on basis of crimes: appeal court
Sentences held unduly lenient in case where judge expressed views on policy
Wiseman, Matthews set to be Society office bearers for 2016-17
Sole nominees put forward at today's Council meeting