Legal news
Another voice raised against lawyer loans in place of legal aid
Solicitor argues employment cases unsuited to Society suggestion
Gillespie Macandrew promotes two to associate
Fiona Cameron and Amy McDowell advanced
Judge grants leave to appeal SLCC complaint dismissal
Issue of instructions in relation to fraud allegation should be considered
Advocates given guidance on complaints handling
Best practice for advocates published by SLCC after work with Faculty
Assisted Suicide Bill would need clarifying, Justice Committee reports
Comments published on legal and practical aspects ahead of stage 1
Private client associate for Murray Beith Murray
Susan Mendelssohn joins from Blackadders
Thorntons reports strong growth ahead of mergers
Turnover up 13% and profits 50% in 2013-14
Five new partners among McClure Naismith promotions
Six advanced in Edinburgh and London offices
Stress still the major player in LawCare calls
Further rise in those seeking help in 2014
Lindsays makes two senior Dundee appointments
Family law partner and commercial property director add to team
Two sheriffs appointed for Tayside
QCs Gillian Wade and Simon Collins join bench
Home reports given positive review – with qualifications
Report recommends improved format, and notes conflict issue
Faculty fears conflict of interest in new oil and gas regulator
Proposed Aberdeen-based body could have interest in disputes it rules on
Society targets pay gap in revised equality strategy
Rule changes could follow if voluntary approach fails
Croft house grant scheme comes up for review
Consultation opens on future rules and payments
Social media survey puts Inksters high in Twitter ratings
Firm competes with London giants in engagement rankings
Private rented sector proposals need more work, Faculty claims
Consultation response highlights clashes with policy objectives
More charities to benefit from water charges exemption
Applications now open for new scheme from April
Partner appointment boosts Burness Paull HSE team
Ray Gribben joins from DLA Piper
Money advice campaign marks new Financial Health Service
New website provides signposts to best information
Scottish Standard Clauses now in effect
Agreement reached on missive conditions for all parts of the country
Finalists announced for 2015 Scottish Legal Awards
Spread of practices make shortlist in 15 categories
Brodies marks new year with 600 employee count
Four solicitors among six new staff