Legal news

Retired sheriff appointed to SCCRC
Retired sheriff Daniel Scullion has been appointed as a legal member of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Time for a new Act on standard securities, Faculty believes
Scottish Law Commission's proposals supported in response

MSPs seek views on Civil Partnership Bill
Stage 1 opens on bill to allow choice to different sex couples

Scotland proper forum for St Andrews gowns trade mark dispute
Court repels pleas to jurisdiction and forum non conveniens

DAC Beachcroft takes BLM insurance team
Five partners join Glasgow office

Independent review to investigate handling of deaths in prison
Chief inspector to recommend improvements to arrangements

Glasgow marks Madge Anderson graduation centenary
Researchers uncover more of her story

Faculty Christmas gifts appeal runs again
Cash or presents for needy families wanted for distribution

Gilson Gray acquires licensing specialists Miller Campbell
Glasgow merger

Surrogacy law must prevent exploitation, and secure child welfare: Faculty
Consultation response accepts surrogacy as "fact of life"

Edinburgh University appoints its first woman Professor of Scots Law
Laura Macgregor to take 297 year old chair

North councils combine to create external legal services framework
Seven authorities appoint six firms to new panel

Bankruptcy changes from 2014 come under review
Consultation opens on areas said to need improvement

Lectures mark Supreme Court's first 10 years
Four speeches reflect the four UK nations

Outer House judges relieved of wigs and robes for most sittings
Practice note removes requirement except when hearing evidence

Benchmarking survey finds steady profit picture despite revenue falls
Glasgow and Aberdeen see biggest profit per partner boost

Partner promotion follows Ledingham Chalmers acquisition
Lynne Stewart advanced in new Estate Agency team

Mackie Academy win Bar Mock Trial Scottish heat
Team will contest UK final in spring

Lindsays promotes three "rising stars"
New director, senior associate and associate recognised for success

CMS makes senior Aberdeen employment hire
Eric Gilligan joins as of counsel from Stronachs

New trainee court rights in force as rule change comes in
Applications for admission can be made after just three months

Updated youth justice standards proposed in new consultation
Framework for auditing services supporting young offenders

Longserving Inverness duo retire from WJM
George MacWillian and Ian MacDonald sign out after 40+ years each

Lord Advocate can be sued over malicious prosecution, judges rule
Court overrules 1961 case to allow action by Rangers administrators