Legal news
Courts to begin to open up from next week
"Incremental" increases in business planned as lockdown starts to lift
New advocates call in Parliament Hall ceremony
Sixteen admitted to Faculty in unique surroundings
SYLA re-elects office bearers at virtual AGM
Ayla Iridag continues as President as three new members join committee
Court business going to get tougher: sheriff principal
Derek Pyle praises innovations to date, and co-operation of court users
Leaitherland steps down as DWF chief executive
Chairman Knowles moves across as COVID-19 hits performance
Children Bill passes first Holyrood stage
All-party support for principles of reform bill
Partner and associate promotions at RCCW
Amy Watson and Ruth Lussier rewarded at north east legal firm
Inspectors flag serious concern over Barlinnie failings
Report highlights overcrowding, poor living conditions and severe disrepair
Campbell loses defamation appeal in Dugdale case
Defence upheld as statements were presented as comment rather than fact
Appeal court condemns conduct of indecent assault trial
Crown, defence and sheriff all criticised for failing to follow rules
Law centre threatens disability claim over lockdown
Claim of discrimination after Cummings invokes "exceptional circumstances"
Specialists team up to launch online resolution service
All-female panel seeks to meet need arising from COVID-19 shutdown
