Legal news
Day of action as solicitors press for legal aid rise
Edinburgh bar refuse to attend court; Glasgow limits appearances
Tony Lenehan to lead Faculty's criminal lawyers
Step up follows Ronnie Renucci's election as Vice Dean
UK Government to rein in Google and Facebook’s dominance
New unit is a boost for news publishers
Fee increase reflected in rise in legal aid spending
SLAB annual report shows total cost up from £123.7m to £130.8m
Two jobs at risk at Dentons in Scotland
Firm begins UK-wide redundancy programme
Bayoh public inquiry to open on Monday
Assessors appointed to assist Lord Bracadale in police station death inquiry
Tied Pubs Bill wins Government support
Business Minister confirms stage 1 backing despite committee doubts
Australian legaltech outfit relocates to UK
LawAdvisor aims to expand in legal services management and procurement
Further sheriff and jury centre details announced
Arrangements finalised for three further sheriffdoms; Grampian to follow
Defence lawyers feeling let down by legal aid response
Ministers promise trainee support but only early plea fee change
Period Products Bill passes final stage
Lennon hails collaboration to "consign period poverty to history"
IBA joins in criticism of UK ministers' lawyer remarks
Leaders call for Government apology and commitment to justice funding
Sheriff courts all using virtual platform from today
Civil case WebEx capability rolled out across Scotland following civil pilots
Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views
Ministers consult on electrician law after bill proposal
Paper asks whether regulation needed for public protection
Scullion LAW offers support network to families
Free expert advice for new clients
SLCC reports strong performance despite COVID-19
Commission "well positioned for future challenges": chief executive
Crowdfunder launched for Lockerbie bomber appeal
Public asked for donations to pay legal fees
Fines collection holding up despite COVID, SCTS reports
Payment terms can be agreed with those struggling to meet fines
Jameson among Investment Bank board appointments
Senior in-house lawyer one of eight non-executive directors at SNIB
September house prices take an upturn
Scottish average up on previous month and on 12 month view
Former Thorntons partner goes it alone
Family lawyer Amanda Wilson sets up specialist practice
Multi-day election among Holyrood poll COVID plans
Call for views on bill with contingency measures for May 2021 election
SCTS reports criminal business throughput for October
Trials increasing but total cases concluded slips month on month