Legal news

Lindsays in mourning for colleague Alastair Keatinge
Charities specialist passes away following illness

House prices still strong, but sales volume dips
Official figures show 9.7% average price growth in year to August

Inspectors seek better handling of sexual history cases
Report makes nine recommendations for prosecutors and Government

COPFS seeks input to next strategic plan
Consultation opened on goals and priorities for 2023-27

SCTS: case backlog down by 10,000 from 43,000 peak
Monthly workbook shows varied throughput in criminal courts in September

Lodge all documents electronically: sheriffs principal
Further guidance issued covering non-commissary civil actions

Second alternative custody unit for women completed
Glasgow centre will offer reintegration through "custody in the community"

Ledingham pays cost of living bonus on back of results
£1,200 payment per head as 2021-22 figures show turnover growth

Litigation partner promotion at Balfour+Manson
Michaela Guthrie joins partnership from 1 November

Schools MiniTrials event returns to court
Edinburgh initiative gives pupils insight into legal system

2021-22 a milestone year: Sentencing Council report
Annual report highlights significance of two new guidelines

SLCC warns of extra burden from court privilege ruling
Legal firms and SLCC itself "face costs" in dealing with privilege issues

How devolution is changing post-Brexit: call for views
MPSs open inquiry into regulatory divergence within UK

Situation bleak for EBA criminal members, survey shows
100% are concerned for future; 82% have considered leaving

Three legal directors among Gillespie Macandrew hires
Key practice areas boosted by series of appointments

Lawscot Foundation celebrates first graduates' success
Event raises £1,200 for charity supporting legal careers for the disadvantaged

Two more litigation partners for Brodies
Clare Bone and Malcolm Gunnyeon join practice

Maltese road authority held immune from Scottish action
State immunity applied as authority was carrying out state's obligation

Patient Safety Commissioner Bill comes before Holyrood
Commissioner will investigate issues and promote healthcare safety

UK legislative impact assessments failing, Lords report
Peers claim SI assessments done badly or not made available

MSPs pass emergency bill to cap housing rents
Bill completes passage under emergency procedure

Committee majority backs Gender Bill in stage 1 report
MSPs support self declaration model for gender recognition

LawCare makes "tag 10" plea for Mental Health Day
Support service asks law community to flag its work on 10 October

Solicitors risk Equality Act issues: disability survey
Legal Services Agency research finds disabled put off from seeking advice