Legal news
Lord Chief Justice issues judicial diversity figures for England & Wales
"Encouraging" figures for women; less so for ethnic minorities
Solicitors suspended for accounts rules breaches with client funds
Tribunal finds deliberate course of wrongful action over client account
Executor's right to sequestrate estate not absolute, sheriff rules
Deceased's child entitled to argue estate not insolvent
Shape of Scottish welfare system out for views
Ministers consulting on devolved benefits, and how delivered
Briggs proposes move towards online courts for England & Wales
Internet service proposed for money disputes up to £25,000
"Named person" provisions breach article 8 rights, Supreme Court rules
Principle upheld but scheme not "proportional" or "in accordance with law"
Can we do tax differently in Scotland, committee asks?
MSPs seeks views for inquiry on Scottish approach to taxation
Court fees: Society adds voice to concerns
Courts should be public resource, President affirms
"IndyCamp" loses court battle against eviction order
Scottish Parliament wins case to preserve access to its land
Lady Smith to take over Child Abuse Inquiry
Judge accepts position following resignation of Susan O'Brien QC
EU letting down migrant children, Lords committee claims
Report condemns lack of action to protect from organised crime
Dean voices Faculty concern over planned 24% court fees rise
"No change should adversely affect access to justice": Jackson
Quarterly house data show ongoing volume rise but price dip
April-June 2016 sees average 2.3% price fall on 4.9% sales growth
Huge fee hike on the cards for Scottish courts
Ministers planning early move to full cost recovery
Attempt to commit statutory rape a competent charge, Appeal Court rules
Defence objection repelled on basis of general rule
Partner hire and promotion at HBJ Gateley
Two former trainees at firm both make top level
Ministers consult ahead of commencing new mental health offender law
Regulations and transitional measures out for discussion
November date for mandatory damages pre-action protocol
Claims up to £25,000 to attempt settlement before action
Lord Bracadale named a Surveillance Commissioner
Judge joins panel overseeing interception activities
Stronelairg wind farm given go-ahead by appeal judges
Lord Ordinary not advised of publication of statutory notices
Next Sheriff Principal of Glasgow & Strathkelvin confirmed
Sheriff Craig Turnbull chosen to succeed Sheriff Principal Scott
Golf club fails in action over fire caused by faulty buggy
No statutory or common law breach of duty, Inner House rules
Scots law firms targeted with bogus conveyancing emails: Society
Alert issued over malware in "Linda McNair" messages
Faculty questions working of insolvency "moratorium" proposals
Response raises practical issues to be addressed