Legal news
Sex offence self-referral evidence period out to views
Ministers consult on how long evidence taken under new Act should be kept
Simpson & Marwick snaps up Alston Law
Moray Group's legal arm begins expansion programme
Human rights lawyer becomes Edinburgh rector
Debora Kayembe will be first person of colour in post
Dangerous dogs law comes under review
Ministers consult on how to prove criminal offence
Party cannot choose to vary motion timetable: sheriff
Closing for Christmas break no excuse for lateness
Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring
1m homes on low emissions heating by 2030: Scots target
Ministers consult on strategy for rapid conversion of properties
Three new Senators appointed
Shona Haldane QC, Martin Richardson QC and Craig Sandison QC join bench
Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope
Shepherd & Wedderburn commits to net zero by 2030
Firm signs Edinburgh Climate Compact to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Council publishes research on sex offence sentencing
Reports will inform work on rape, sexual assault and indecent child images
Mental health resources out for Time to Talk Day
LawCare offers "Time to Talk Day" mental health resources
Scottish Standard Clauses new edition published
Fourth edition to come into effect on 1 March
Burness Paull promotes five to partner
Four women among those advanced across three teams
Information campaign opens ahead of organ donation law
All households to receive leaflet explaining new opt out system
Senior associate promotion at Balfour+Manson
Clinical negligence lawyer Michaela Guthrie recognised
SLCC plans standstill levies, but promises second look
Consultation opens on budget and levy proposals for 2021-22
Outstanding community payback hours to be cut
Regulations to allow 35% reduction, except sexual offence and abuse cases
Miller Hendry announces new year moves
Three promotions follow a recent appointment at Tayside firm
LawCare reports extra demand in 2020
COVID-19 features in 34% of calls since March
Post-mortem Time Limit Bill falls at stage 1
MSPs not persuaded of continuing need for law change
Yousaf promises board to see in new domestic abuse law
Implementation board will consider operational issues raised