Legal news

New disability group issues invitation to first meeting
Disabling Barriers Scotland welcomes all with a disability in legal sector

Balfour+Manson names Scott Foster as COO
Management consultant and former banker takes on new role with firm

McGarry trial fair despite social media: Appeal Court
Former MP fails in appeal against embezzlement conviction

Two SCCRC members reappointed
Laura Reilly and Dr Alex Quinn to serve further four year term

Two new partners join Thorntons
Firm strengthens commercial real estate team

SCTS provides update on clearing trials backlogs
Resources being switched from summary to solemn cases

Covid Inquiries agree co-operation practice
Scottish and UK Inquiries sign memorandum of understanding

Three join Scottish Civil Justice Council
Two solicitors and a sheriff join rule-making body

News Corp loses appeal over VAT on digital editions
"Newspapers" had to be construed as print only, prior to exemption: UKSC

MSPs voice serious concerns over Retained EU Law Bill
Majority highlight strain on legislative processes as well as effects

Review report commends Scots diversion from prosecution
Joint exercise calls for greater awareness and consistency in use

Liquidation did not frustrate contract: Inner House
Court orders payment based on settlement agreement

Remote driving law advice released by Law Commission
Proposals cover vehicles controlled by distant operator

Lord Duthie installed as Chair of the Scottish Land Court
KC tells of 'great honour' as he takes up role

Land Commission consults on natural capital investment
Paper explores how communities can benefit from moves towards net zero

Professional misconduct ruling on Brian McConnachie KC
WhatsApp posts constituted "serious departure from professional standards"

December house prices show steady annual growth
Scottish average 5.7% higher than in December 2021

Appeal Court condemns adjournments of child's case
Crown and court criticised for failure to follow prescribed procedure

Faculty opens "mini-devilling" taster programme
Diploma students given glimpse of life at the bar

“Nil limit” decision on Edinburgh sex venues annulled
Council wrongly advised that discretion remained to grant licence

Abertay project seeks to detect online “romance fraud”
Tool being developed to spot scammers using dating platforms

MSPs query criminal justice social work future in NCS
Stage 1 report raises fresh concerns over lack of detail in bill

Journal magazine seeks successor editor
Deputy editor sought to step up as Peter Nicholson retires

Order relaxes planning controls to help business growth
Controls eased for pavement cafes, car charging points and changes of use