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