Legal news
Harper Macleod expands in Inverness
Two associates and a trainee join Highland office
Mid-tier under “intense” pressure from accountants, review states
Annual RBS study highlights massive impact of ABS south of the border
Accounting claim against solicitors following fraud held time barred
Judge not satisfied on averments of reasonable diligence
MEPs support further protection for lawyer-client communications
Commission to be pressed for action as resolution adopted
Appointments and promotions announced at bto
Edinburgh property team boosted by new arrivals
Carers Bill passes Holyrood stage 1
Non-partisan debate on general principles
No new review of Lockerbie bombing conviction, SCCRC decides
Papers from solicitors and family would be needed for further application
Review appointment criteria to increase judicial diversity: Society
Response to steering group calls for more career development work
Sheriff Appeal Court in session for first time
New court now disposing of summary criminal appeals
Women in Law Scotland network announces "soft launch" events
Glasgow and Edinburgh socials planned ahead of formal launch
£85 private parking charge upheld by Supreme Court
Majority rule overstaying charge not a penalty
Society's annual plan seeks agreement on new Legal Services Act
2015-16 set to be landmark year with move to new offices
Sport's Hall of Fame event backed by Harper Macleod
Five to be inducted at ceremony next week
Scotland Bill further amendments published
Arguments continue on whether promises delivered
Housing associations likely to come under FoI laws following U-turn
Ministers to consult on extension of legislation
MSPs accept principles of Succession Bill
Stage 1 report notes support from stakeholders
Brodies secures three corporate and commercial partners
Douglas Crawford, Helen Machin and Karen Fountain join team
Foreign civil partnerships can now convert to marriage
Extension to law removes obstacle for same sex couples
Digby Brown expands south west with Ayr opening
Seventh base across Scotland for personal injury firm
MacRoberts figures edge upwards on post-referendum rebound
Strong winter makes up for flat first half in year to 30 April
Bill to restate bankruptcy law begins its passage
Consolidation measure follows Scottish Law Commission report
More senior moves as Haywood and Johnson join Lindsays
Litigation and private client catches for Edinburgh and Dundee offices
Three litigation hires at Anderson Strathern
All three return after periods working elsewhere
European courts block state surveillance of lawyer consultations
Human Rights and Dutch courts uphold professional privilege