Legal news
SLCC plans standstill levies, but promises second look
Consultation opens on budget and levy proposals for 2021-22
Outstanding community payback hours to be cut
Regulations to allow 35% reduction, except sexual offence and abuse cases
Miller Hendry announces new year moves
Three promotions follow a recent appointment at Tayside firm
LawCare reports extra demand in 2020
COVID-19 features in 34% of calls since March
Post-mortem Time Limit Bill falls at stage 1
MSPs not persuaded of continuing need for law change
Yousaf promises board to see in new domestic abuse law
Implementation board will consider operational issues raised
Five Scottish promotions at DWF
Director and associate moves in Insurance and Corporate teams
Stirling Law School partners with Ashurst
Agreement brings Ashurst programme into university curriculum
Hearing could place 17 year old in secure accommodation
Court holds judicial review proceedings incompetent, and unfounded in law
Gilson Gray recruits oil and gas partner
Lex Energy co-founder Calum Crighton will expand energy practice
Shoosmiths mourns former Real Estate head
Steve Dougherty loses battle with cancer
Draft Registers fees order laid before Holyrood
Changes proposed to come into force from 1 April
Thousands of stolen Sepa files published online
Criminals’ move comes after cyber attack
Holyrood rejects workplace deaths law change
Bill could be considered again after May election
Aberdeins revises plans for Simpson & Marwick brand
Name to be used across Aberdeins legal business
RMA specialist appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Lesley Weber named as victims expert member
Property boom continued in November: official figures
Average house prices showed 8.6% rise on previous year
MSPs raise practical concerns over Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 report seeks "extensive further consultation" ahead of approval
Final rollout announced of remote sheriff jury centres
All areas to be operational by end February
Fine breached beggar's human rights: Strasbourg Court
Person with no other support had right to attempt to meet basic needs
Shopworkers protection bill passes final stage
Unanimous support from MSPs, but critics question effectiveness
Core marks 20 years with interview event
Founder John Sturrock QC to reflect on growth of mediation
Martyn Evans to chair Scottish Police Authority
Board member steps up to chair supervisory body
Commission concerned about COVID prison conditions
Letter to Justice Secretary calls for action on prisoner numbers and risks