Legal news
Lord Advocate can be sued over malicious prosecution, judges rule
Court overrules 1961 case to allow action by Rangers administrators
Carloway misconduct complaint against QC found without merit, report claims
Email on courts' treatment of party litigants not accepted for investigation
Referendums Bill needs additional safeguards, MSPs report
All should have primary legislation, especially on constitutional matters
Advocate General cleared of professional misconduct
Lord Keen’s non-minor offence did not affect his "honesty, integrity and independence"
Homicide cases show consistent level, official figures reveal
Only three of 60 cases in 2018-19 remain unsolved
Ministers consult on banning energy drink sales to the young
Action considered in order to reduce health risks
MacRoberts reports growth on back of investment
Turnover up 4% and profit 12% in 2018-19
Two members' bill proposals put out for public views
Disabled children, and remote rural communities, the focus for new moves
Fair treatment for abused women? Faculty stages public discussion
Judge and feminist studies professor to consider legal issues
Short terms lets should be regulated, consultees respond
Answers reveal concerns over impact on housing market
Society appeals for experiences of acting for vulnerable accused
Working group looking for improvements to justice system
Intimating minute of amendment stops limitation running: appeal sheriffs
Lodging not essential, as fair notice the key
Forthcoming judicial reviews added to court business web page
Details of non-immigration substantive hearings now available
Senior lawyers support Aberdeen students' court career day
Lord President to give opening address at Mooting Society event
AiB reports rising insolvency rate
Second quarter shows 12.6% increase over 2018
Baroness Kennedy to lead at Society conference
Keynote address will focus on "Law and politics in an age of disruption"
Three new appointments to Discipline Tribunal
Solicitors named by Lord President
No rule that fine instalments should not exceed a year: appeal sheriffs
Twelve to 18 months "a useful check", but each case different
Appeal sheriffs issue guidance for child contact case procedure
Sheriff wrong to adjourn proof for child welfare hearing
Inner House continues Brexit law compliance hearing
No order necessary against Prime Minister, but supervision continues
No case for interim orders in challenge to Withdrawal Agreement: judge
Legal basis doubtful, and Parliament should be left free to debate
Gillespie Macandrew hires Glasgow legal director
Karen Wooton joins Private Client team
Review of Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy under way
Victims and support agencies will be asked to contribute
Charge to be introduced for disposable cups
New legislation designed to tackle single use items