Legal news

Committee backs ministers' COVID recovery bill – just
Convener's casting vote needed to approve bill's general principles

Holyrood to ban combustible cladding on buildings
Move to improve fire safety after Grenfell tragedy

Ministers accept Kennedy misogyny proposals
Draft legislation to be published following report recommendations

Lewis to succeed Stephen as Sheriff Appeal Court head
Turnbull also becomes Vice President as Murray retires

Criminal court business pulls ahead during March
Most courts running above pre-COVID case numbers

Deadline approaches for 2023 Faculty scholarship bids
Applicants for 2023 devilling support have until 29 April

Promotions at Blackadders following partner retirement
New partner Dale Ross leads three advanced after Douglas Sneddon steps down

Scot among Clyde & Co's 2022 partner promotion round
Andrew Tolmie one of 23 new equity partners globally

TLT makes Glasgow immigration partner hire
Joanne Hennessy joins from Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons hikes Scottish NQ salaries
£61,000 to be offered as firm seeks to keep up in war for talent

Equality body makes DWP improve treatment of disabled
Binding agreement will help mental health and learning disability claimants

Courts revise COVID measures in line with law changes
Public access to court buildings allowed from next week

CMS names five new partners in Scotland
Promotions part of 60-strong global round

MSP’s campaign on dog stealing law gathers support
More than 1000 people sign online petition

Government plans risk weakening human rights: report
MPs and peers state Bill of Rights plans risk confusion and less protection

February house prices pause, but keep up annual rise
Average up nearly 12% on previous year

High demand affecting rural land market: Commission
Market Insights Report shows how landownership could concentrate further

Eviction ground must exist at time of notice, UT rules
Notice could not be served ahead of three months’ rent arrears

Ministers consult on requiring calorie counts in menus
Public asked for views on mandatory labelling to cut obesity

JUSTICE Scotland appeals for office bearer volunteers
New chair and vice chair sought for campaigning charity

Edinburgh Law School invites alumni contacts
Former students invited to keep in touch via survey

Aberdeen students win legal negotiation contest
University team wins Scottish round for second year running

Liability expert Lesley Allan joins Kennedys
Lawyer joins firm from Clyde & Co

Joe Davies promoted to partner at Gilson Gray
"Great talent" takes up senior role