Legal news

SLCC proposes levy cuts after budget revisions
General levy to come down by 5%, with bigger cut for new lawyers

Inglis to succeed Reid as chair of Mitchells Roberton
Managing partner Morag Inglis to chair firm from 1 April

2021 Scottish Legal Awards to focus on COVID response
Entries in 18 categories due by 19 May

Lord Hodge, Lorne Crerar chosen for FRSE honour
Supreme Court judge and Harper Macleod chairman among 79 new Fellows

Pinsent Masons promotes 19 partners, two in Scotland
Rona Kostulin and Ronan Lambe among those to join partnership

Macdonald Henderson joins commercial law alliance
Glasgow firm becomes sole Scottish member of global network

Shoosmiths awarded platinum IIP accreditation
Award follows thorough accreditation process

Salmond launches new political party
Ex-First Minister to stand in May election

Changes to organ donation law
Opt out system begins today in Scotland

Final bill passed as Holyrood rises for election
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill given unanimous support

Holyrood bills face possible UK challenge
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills said to affect Westminster powers

Brodies adds three to Planning team
Appointments to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen offices

All areas show rise in January house price figures
Average Scottish sale price 6.9% higher than January 2020

Public boards law able to count trans people as women
Judge rejects challenge to Gender Representation Act

Church closure rules struck down on priest's challenge
Court of Session rules Scottish Government's COVID-19 regulations excessive

Two appointed to Scottish Human Rights Commission
GP and human rights academic bring varied expertise

Two members' bills complete Holyrood passage
Tied pubs and local government charter bills pass stage 3

Faculty calls for "nuanced" new automated vehicles law
Consultation response highlights need to question assumptions

Nine promotions at Gillespie Macandrew
Firm rewards seven lawyers and two tax specialists

MSPs condemn Government handling of Salmond case
Report calls for someone to be accountable for "unacceptable" situation

Draft bill for indyref2 published
Bid to hold vote in next parliamentary term

Two child contact consultations open
Ministers seek views on new registers, and contact centre regulation

MSPs want legal move to help funfairs
Report says showpeople face licensing barriers

Call for specialist sex offences court
Move to improve experience for complainers