Legal news
Thorntons targets Edinburgh expansion
Further recruitment promised to add to recent growth
Solicitors thanked for "amazing" support for challenge to SLCC budget
More than 6,700 emails sent to MSPs following Society appeal
Advocate appointed in-house convener at Mental Health Tribunals
Tribunal member Morag Jack attains management role
Scottish Law Commission asks for input on future agenda
Consultation launched on 10th law reform programme
Poor judicial diversity a constitutional issue, JUSTICE report claims
Working party calls for "active steps" to recruit from wider sources
LBTT forecasting model not fit for purpose, report concludes
Government methodology criticised in wake of revenue shortfall estimate
Death announced of Lord Kirkwood
Former judge passes away at 84
Boyd Legal secures finance director
Gerry Cockburn brings sector experience to role
Children's hearings reforms could work better, MSPs report
Committee believes now more difficult for children to be heard
Ministers launch legal services review for Scotland
Chair of NHS 24 to lead 15 month independent study
COPFS "just about managing", Holyrood committee reports
Prosecution service inquiry calls for improvements in key areas
Lord Jones' widow in fundraising memorial walk
Care services to benefit from 117 mile effort
Alan Summers QC installed as senator
Lord President welcomes new judge to bench
GCC President Neil Amner joins Anderson Strathern
Transport and infrastructure specialist takes up firm-wide role
Quick feedback needed on draft judicial review practice note: Society
Updated version has revisions on permissions, notes of argument and more
Delay new criminal code until advice fees agreed, Society tells SLAB
Consultation response criticises impacts on professional regulation
Tax tribunal changes come into effect
Appeal body becomes part of Scottish Tribunals
Sexual offence reforms come into effect today
Aggravation, extended powers and prescribed jury directions now in force
Appeal fails against £30,000 fine for employing illegal workers
Takeaway owner fails to reduce penalty for two employees
Roadside drug tests coming to Scotland
Ministers to set specific limits for drug types
Parking review precedes planned Scottish Government bill
Consultation running on achieving consistent approach
Promotions round at Turcan Connell
New associate heads seven who advance
Minister stands by Scottish human rights record
Statement published on Government position ahead of UN review
High hedges law not working, affected neighbours tell Holyrood
Committee hears of problems getting local councils to act