Legal news

Ministers to hold discussion events on jury reform
Open events will consider what should follow research findings

Proposed new consumer body given initial backing
Holyrood stage 1 report supports general principles

BTO figures show dip in latest year
Profits fall as IT investment increases

Clyde & Co offers dispute resolution agency service
Firms can outsource resolution while retaining client relationships

Lindsays predicts rise of "subject to sale" offers
Trend could be used to encourage conditional housing sale listings

Low carbon standards coming for new homes
2024 date for rules to reduce emissions

Balfour + Manson unveils new management lineup
Three partners to form senior management team

Start date for summary criminal case management pilots
Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley to test new approach

SYLA survey finds mixed views on new admission rules
Nearly half of sample opposed to court appearances after three months

Court user satisfaction remains high, latest survey finds
Professional and public users report good experience