Legal news
High risk domestic violence counter-measures go to consultation
Ministers seek views on best multi-agency approach
Renucci becomes Scottish Criminal Bar Association President
Recently appointed QC takes over from Claire Mitchell
Faculty announces Christmas carol concert date
Homeless to benefit from proceeds of 18 December event
British Legal Awards win for MacRoberts
Real Estate team named Property Team of the Year
Nairobi woman is Faculty's first International Human Rights winner
Salome Nduta the "standout candidate" for standing up for others
Ministers announce 3% fee increase as part of legal aid response
Rise from April 2019 will be followed by review panel
Partner promotion at Road Traffic Accident Law
Associate Jodi Gordon recognised for skills
Society's 2017-18 staff charity campaign raises £8,669
Funds donated to Ovarian Cancer Action in memory of late colleague
Assisted dying campaigner refused permission for Supreme Court appeal
Majority decision against motor neurone sufferer Noel Conway
Further rise in domestic abuse cases, official figures show
Recorded incidents up by 1% in 2017-18
Lothian chosen as FOIL Scottish rep
DWF partner succeeds Elena Fry
Court publishes new rules on protective expenses orders
Revisions follow review of prescribed tests, and procedure
Divert more young people from criminal justice, inspectors report
Thematic study finds diversion successful in most cases
Holyrood committee seeks stronger action on human rights
Report proposes boost to Parliament's and members' roles
Resource and accountability issues raised over Health Staffing Bill
Committee voices concerns in offering stage 1 support
Mental health provision for young people in custody to be reviewed
Yousaf announces expert scrutiny following deaths at Polmont
QC appointed to lead NHS bullying inquiry
John Sturrock to investigate allegations over NHS Highland
Yousaf announces Victims Taskforce to begin work
Twelve strong group to meet for first time next month
First sentencing guideline in force from today
"Fairness and proportionality" the core principle
Aberdeen Considine reports third quarter property market strength
Rising demand even in north east, while prices rise elsewhere
Morton Fraser adds to Medical Negligence team
Derek Couper joins from Shoosmiths
Admission ceremony welcomes 61 new solicitors
President speaks of "potential to move mountains"
Solicitor struck off for overcharging and accounts rules breaches
Norman Banski's Laurencekirk firm closed following inspection
Lawyer sees growing interest in settling disputes in Scotland
Jim Cormack welcomes more businesses choosing Scotland over England