Legal news

Society launches "student associate" affiliate category
LLB and Diploma students eligible to sign up for range of benefits

MPs demand action against pregnancy discrimination
"Shocking" increase shows need for greater protection: report

Session Cases announces new editorial team
Julius Komorowski to succeed Andrew Stewart

Weightmans adds Glasgow property partner
Cassandra Auld joins from Pinsent Masons

Courts join in "Doors Open Day" programme
Thirteen venues across Scotland to welcome public in September

Andrew Steven given further term at Scottish Law Commission
Three more years for property specialist commissioner

EU lands Apple with a €13bn tax bill
Ireland to challenge decision that benefits granted illegally

Child forms need to avoid risk of confusion: Faculty
Family action forms should not ask for views twice, response tells SCJC

Senior public policy appointment as Pinsent Masons launches new unit
Andrew Henderson to head service focusing on post-Brexit scene

Inverness Justice Centre designs put on public view
One day only (30 August) for Spectrum Centre exhibition

Grant Smith promotes three as director moves to consultant
Two step up in Aberdeen office and one in Banff

MSP seeks action on school bus seatbelts law
Proposal would bypass usual consultation due to Government exercise

Two sets of planning proposals out to views
Ministers consult on digital installations and environment impact changes

Cars seized as fine enforcement efforts continue
SCTS issues warning that defaulters will be tracked down

Russell to lead on Brexit talks for Scottish Government
Former Cabinet Secretary given key role in discussions with UK Government

Arbitration Act opt-out to end at new year, ministers propose
Consultation open on ending 2010 Act transitional provision

Orders confirm "named person" delay as Swinney promises statement
Government still committed to child support service

Law Society calls for increased transparency in legal services
Improving information for clients vital in a more competitive legal market

Court of Session condemns Ministers in planning row
Appeal court says Ministers 'ignored' concerns over greenbelt development

Oxfam campaigns to close legal tax hoophole
Charity calls on senior politicians to reform Scottish limited partnerships (SLPs)

New Lord Advocate backs FAI into M9 crash
James Wolffe QC says not holding fatal accident inquiry would be ‘inconceivable’

Study finds huge gender pay gap in Scotland
CMI finds men paid almost £11,000 a year more than women

Harper Macleod grows Personal Injury team
Firm bringing in two new recruits to Personal Injury & Reparation (PI&R) team

Thorntons announces six new promotions
Scottish firm supporting plans for growth