Legal news
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Society launches "student associate" affiliate category
LLB and Diploma students eligible to sign up for range of benefits
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
MPs demand action against pregnancy discrimination
"Shocking" increase shows need for greater protection: report
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Session Cases announces new editorial team
Julius Komorowski to succeed Andrew Stewart
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Weightmans adds Glasgow property partner
Cassandra Auld joins from Pinsent Masons
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Courts join in "Doors Open Day" programme
Thirteen venues across Scotland to welcome public in September
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Andrew Steven given further term at Scottish Law Commission
Three more years for property specialist commissioner
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
EU lands Apple with a €13bn tax bill
Ireland to challenge decision that benefits granted illegally
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Child forms need to avoid risk of confusion: Faculty
Family action forms should not ask for views twice, response tells SCJC
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Senior public policy appointment as Pinsent Masons launches new unit
Andrew Henderson to head service focusing on post-Brexit scene
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Inverness Justice Centre designs put on public view
One day only (30 August) for Spectrum Centre exhibition
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Grant Smith promotes three as director moves to consultant
Two step up in Aberdeen office and one in Banff
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
MSP seeks action on school bus seatbelts law
Proposal would bypass usual consultation due to Government exercise
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Two sets of planning proposals out to views
Ministers consult on digital installations and environment impact changes
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Cars seized as fine enforcement efforts continue
SCTS issues warning that defaulters will be tracked down
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Russell to lead on Brexit talks for Scottish Government
Former Cabinet Secretary given key role in discussions with UK Government
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Arbitration Act opt-out to end at new year, ministers propose
Consultation open on ending 2010 Act transitional provision
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Orders confirm "named person" delay as Swinney promises statement
Government still committed to child support service
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Law Society calls for increased transparency in legal services
Improving information for clients vital in a more competitive legal market
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Court of Session condemns Ministers in planning row
Appeal court says Ministers 'ignored' concerns over greenbelt development
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Oxfam campaigns to close legal tax hoophole
Charity calls on senior politicians to reform Scottish limited partnerships (SLPs)
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
New Lord Advocate backs FAI into M9 crash
James Wolffe QC says not holding fatal accident inquiry would be ‘inconceivable’
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Study finds huge gender pay gap in Scotland
CMI finds men paid almost £11,000 a year more than women
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Harper Macleod grows Personal Injury team
Firm bringing in two new recruits to Personal Injury & Reparation (PI&R) team
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Thorntons announces six new promotions
Scottish firm supporting plans for growth