Legal news

Court rejects "wild land" wind turbine permission challenge
No reviewable error in ministers' planning judgment, judge rules

Hate crime legislation review launches public consultation
Easy-to-read version one of three published by Lord Bracadale

Pleadings workshop to be held by SYLA
New event added to "Beyond the basics" series

LSEW fails to have "find a solicitor" negligence claim struck out
Court of Appeal allows trial before determining issue of duty of care

Human trafficking found in most of Scotland, official campaign reveals
Awareness initiative discloses 27 of 32 local council areas affected

John Fotheringham joins Morton Fraser as consultant
Child law expert one of two appointments announced

SYLA announces two new practice events
"Beyond the basics" to cover FAIs and employment law

Consultant appointment at Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Graham Cooper joins commercial property team

More than half of potential PPI claimants still to act: FCA
Watchdog steps up campaign at two years to final deadline

Crofting law consultation opened today
Ministers seek views on form of future legislation

Insurers call for action against private land motor insurance ruling
European decision unnecessary, unworkable and unfair, ABI claims

Animal charity calls for tougher penalties for abuse
Holyrood should raise "alarmingly low" maximum penalties

Society calls for recogniton and enforcement of UK and EU citizens' rights
'Just, fair and practical' agreements are required

Faculty of Advocates praises Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill
Consultation response notes a 'well-structured and detailed' draft

Advice recommended for EU trade mark owners
'Almost certain' EU trade marks will be replicated to UK register

Support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack
Solicitor receives backing from Law Society of Scotland

UK government rejects direct jurisdiction of ECJ
Critics say European judges will have some role post-Brexit

Law Society of Scotland publishes ‘Who is your client?’ advice for in-house lawyers
New guidelines provide help for in-house solicitors

UK sets out Brexit cross-border plan
Positioning paper on disputes calls for close cooperation

Sheldon appointed to Scottish Legal Aid Board
New Faculty Member brings wide experience to role

Stronachs appoint Taylor
Tax Manager joins from Burness Paull

Burness Paull reports 'steady' results
Turnover shows slight increase but profits are down

Anwar receives hate mail after Barcelona attack
Scots lawyer's social media abuse follows TV appearance

Five promoted at Law at Work
New positions follow 'period of significant' investment