Legal news

OPG consults on new POA amendment policy
New deed would be required for alterations requiring fresh certificate

NHBC loses post-dissolution claim against partnership
Indemnity obligation did not arise before firm ceased to exist

Lawscot Foundation applications open for 2023 awards
Package offered to intending students from less advantaged backgrounds

Mini-devils respond positively to Faculty programme
Student feedback welcomes taster chance of career at bar

Judges value their position; Government doesn't: survey
Report paints picture of judicial attitudes in 2022

Lady Wise to preside over Scottish Tribunals
Judge to succeed Lord Woolman on his retirement

Balfour+Manson names new Private Client head
Graeme Thomson takes over role from Shona Brown

Tumbling Lassie Ball returns in October
Anti-slavery fundraising event returns to Prestonfield House

Five in Scotland among 25 new Pinsent Masons partners
Promotions bring firm's global total to 480

Promotions round at Ledingham Chalmers as two retire
Craig Pike becomes head of Private Client as Douglas Watson retires

SYLA publishes traineeship survey results
Most report good training, but views mixed over hybrid working

Private client partner heads six Lindsays promotions
Alison McKay advanced along with director and four associates

Aberdeen students win again in negotiation contest
Law students will represent Scotland at international final

Lawyer warns of data breach risk from ChatGPT
Entering confidential information could lead to unintended disclosure

Call for views opens on Wildlife Management Bill
MSPs seek evidence on grouse moor licensing, use of traps and more

Law firm gunnercooke expands in Scotland
Katy Wedderburn and Alex Innes join business

Turcan Connell promotes 23 members of staff
Legal professionals awarded new senior roles

Blackadders names Neil Robb as Commercial Property head
Partner takes on role succeeding Emma Gray

Commission calls for action on new human rights plan
Plea to new Government to prioritise measures to improve standards

BTO agrees sponsorship deal with Fertility Network UK
Law firm enters exclusive alliance for Scotland

SLCC confirms proposed levy rise
Budget laid before Holyrood implements 9% increase

Commissions call for "new pathway" in surrogacy reforms
Joint report sets out conditions for securing parental rights from birth

Faculty launches 2023 World IP Day conference
Bookings open for free event on Friday 21 April

Thorntons takes on seven after traineeships
NQ roles taken up in five Dundee and Edinburgh teams