Legal news

Justice Committee opens scrutiny of Limitation (Child Abuse) Bill
Call for evidence on provisions to remove three year time limit

Scotland's new Bankruptcy Act in force from today
Consolidation provides coherent single legislative code

Commission proposes overhaul of penalty clause rule
Discussion paper opens debate on replacement or outright abolition

Shepherd & Wedderburn takes in Aberdeen's Commercial Law Practice
Takeover to complete by 1 January 2017

Two partners head Anderson Strathern promotions round
Career progress recognised across practice teams

"Incompetent" for sheriff to call case and not sentence in fiscal's absence
High Court rules attempt to "discipline" Crown wrong

Society welcome for continued Europol links
Cross-border cooperation "key" to combating crime

UK to ratify EU Unified Patent Court Agreement
Decision "should not be seen as pre-empting" Brexit negotiating position

Youth survey finds gender stereotype link to violence
Minister pledges further action to root out gender violence

Davidson Chalmers appoints marketing/business head
Alison Graham joins following industry and charity roles

Partners approve HBJ-Addleshaws merger deal
"Overwhelming majority" favour tie-up with Gateley's Scottish offices

Article 50 needs Act of Parliament, Scottish ministers will argue
Lord Advocate's written case says EU withdrawal would be "fundamental"

Ministers looking to remove "offender" tag after sentence served
National strategy seeking other descriptions to help rehabilitation

Lifetime award for Urquhart as MBM Commercial named Law Awards Firm of Year
Aamer Anwar awarded Solicitor of the Year title as 17 firms share prizes

Monday start for simple procedure
Replacement for summary cause and small claims begins to take effect

Faculty workshop looks to attract keen students
Limited places available for presentation skills day

"Sponsor a bauble" Christmas appeal opened to aid Society's charity
Lawsuit Foundation to benefit from sponsored tree decorations

Government backtracks on Immigration Tribunal fee rises
Previous levels to be reinstated and repayment made to those charged more

Two contest Society Vice Presidency for 2017-18
Alison Atack and John Mulholland nominated as Matthews set for President

Tribunals embark on Glasgow relocation
Four move offices to Atlantic Quay

Three lawyers join as Pagan Osborne recruits
Added strength for family law, agriculture and private client teams

Community justice national strategy seeks shift away from custody
New document sets out Government's priorities

Society's smartcard wins cyber award
Secure transaction facility named top innovation

Website set up to advise consumers on MasterCard class action
Tribunal directs publicity ahead of collective proceedings application