Legal news

IBA joins in criticism of UK ministers' lawyer remarks
Leaders call for Government apology and commitment to justice funding

Sheriff courts all using virtual platform from today
Civil case WebEx capability rolled out across Scotland following civil pilots

Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views

Ministers consult on electrician law after bill proposal
Paper asks whether regulation needed for public protection

Scullion LAW offers support network to families
Free expert advice for new clients

SLCC reports strong performance despite COVID-19
Commission "well positioned for future challenges": chief executive

Crowdfunder launched for Lockerbie bomber appeal
Public asked for donations to pay legal fees

Fines collection holding up despite COVID, SCTS reports
Payment terms can be agreed with those struggling to meet fines

Jameson among Investment Bank board appointments
Senior in-house lawyer one of eight non-executive directors at SNIB

September house prices take an upturn
Scottish average up on previous month and on 12 month view

Former Thorntons partner goes it alone
Family lawyer Amanda Wilson sets up specialist practice

Multi-day election among Holyrood poll COVID plans
Call for views on bill with contingency measures for May 2021 election

SCTS reports criminal business throughput for October
Trials increasing but total cases concluded slips month on month

Bench resource on remote jury trials published for all
Revised guidance covers remote jury centres and written directions

QC to chair Edinburgh Council death inquiry
Pinsent Masons to support investigation into Salisbury Crags death

Public bodies failing in racial equality, MSPs report
Committee calls for action on diversity and ethnic pay gap

Gillian Carty elected to chair Shepherd & Wedderburn
Insolvency specialist chosen as Paul Hally steps down after six years

Tied Pubs Bill fails to win Holyrood committee backing
Majority stage 1 report finds lack of evidence of need

Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases

SCTS procurement team wins ‘highly commended’ prize
Success at virtual GO Awards Scotland ceremony

Allan Argue launches his own practice
Firm focuses on personal injury claims and employment law

Burness Paull promotes funds partner
Ruaridh Cole recognised for role in team's success

IBA stages two open-access Scottish focused events
First Minister interview, and dispute resolution panel session, on tomorrow

Legal firms compete for social mobility ranking
Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 shows 28 legal concerns in top 75