Legal news
Pro Bono Week sees launch of Faculty of Advocates guide
Online resource will cover all forms of pro bono legal assistance
Doris Littlejohn, pioneering woman lawyer, dies at 89
First female industrial tribunal chair dies after lifetime of service
Blackadders unveils radical new branding
Aqua and purple replaces the familiar black and yellow
Abortion Safe Access Zones Bill goes out to views
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny of measure to restrict anti-abortion actions
Thorntons develops solicitor advocate training programme
Support offered to solicitors seeking to build litigation career
Views invited on framework bill for farming support
MSPs consult on Scottish Government measure as stage 1 opens
TLT adds to Scotland Real Estate team
Four appointments boost strength in Glasgow and Edinburgh offices
WJM acquires Inverness firm Macandrew & Jenkins
Merger intended to add to combined offering in Highlands
UKSC holds director's option subject to income tax
Five Justices allow HMRC's appeal from Court of Session
DAC Beachcroft makes double Glasgow partner hire
Alan Eadie and Lynne Cardow join from BTO
Fee rises and more cases raise legal aid bill by 14%
SLAB annual report records £135m total spend in 2022-23
Commission to study Highlands human rights experience
Visits to hear economic, social, cultural issues in Highlands and Islands
High summary trial demand affecting SCTS recovery plan
Level of outstanding trials slowing progress: comment on monthly figures
August house price average still firm: RoS figures
Variations across country, but year-on-year average up 1.1%
MSPs call for new agreement on how devolution works
Post-EU changes require new understanding between Governments: report
Misconduct finding follows failure to hand file to SLCC
Solicitor censured and fined £1,500 when court action needed for compliance
Views sought ahead of winter heating payment change
Ministers consult on pensioner benefit transfer to Social Security Scotland
Lord Advocate's Reference No. 1 of 2023
Lord Advocate's Reference No. 1 of 2023
Shoosmiths bolsters London team with two new partners
Shoosmiths adds to London team
Survey seeks feedback on Buildings At Risk Register
Survey on Buildings At Risk Register
Support for women leaving an abusive relationship
Pilot fund to provide financial help for women who leave an abusive relationship
DWF increases its teams and achieves client wins in Scotland
DWF increases its team and achieves client wins in Scotland
Lawscot Foundation appoints five new trustees
Appointees include former Foundation bursary recipient
Appeal allowed for directions beyond prior submissions
Miscarriage of justice where judge raised matter not founded on in speeches