Legal news
Lothian chosen as FOIL Scottish rep
DWF partner succeeds Elena Fry
Court publishes new rules on protective expenses orders
Revisions follow review of prescribed tests, and procedure
Divert more young people from criminal justice, inspectors report
Thematic study finds diversion successful in most cases
Holyrood committee seeks stronger action on human rights
Report proposes boost to Parliament's and members' roles
Resource and accountability issues raised over Health Staffing Bill
Committee voices concerns in offering stage 1 support
Mental health provision for young people in custody to be reviewed
Yousaf announces expert scrutiny following deaths at Polmont
QC appointed to lead NHS bullying inquiry
John Sturrock to investigate allegations over NHS Highland
Yousaf announces Victims Taskforce to begin work
Twelve strong group to meet for first time next month
First sentencing guideline in force from today
"Fairness and proportionality" the core principle
Aberdeen Considine reports third quarter property market strength
Rising demand even in north east, while prices rise elsewhere
Morton Fraser adds to Medical Negligence team
Derek Couper joins from Shoosmiths
Admission ceremony welcomes 61 new solicitors
President speaks of "potential to move mountains"
Solicitor struck off for overcharging and accounts rules breaches
Norman Banski's Laurencekirk firm closed following inspection
Lawyer sees growing interest in settling disputes in Scotland
Jim Cormack welcomes more businesses choosing Scotland over England
Call for action on barriers to Scots public interest court cases
Report proposes ways to boost low level of strategic litigation
Reference to record justified by accused saying he had never been in court
Crown allowed to correct false impression of character
Scottish social security tribunal chamber comes into being
Devolved benefits to come under jurisdiction
Scottish Crown Estate Bill passes final stage
Unanimous support in the Parliament, though some wanted more
Human rights damages should be available for more judicial acts: report
UK Parliament committee calls for redrafting of remedial order
Judicial review of SCCRC's refusal of application held out of time
Petitioner aware since 2016 of potential grounds of challenge
Ledingham Chalmers' results edge ahead after recent falls
Revenue and profit both slightly up in 2017-18
Lords call out "objectionable" Government use of delegated powers
Committee report hits out at use to set policy and create offences
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal in article 50 case
First Division interlocutor not a "final judgment" in terms of Act
MacRoberts' revenue up following Yuill & Kyle acquisition
2017-18 turnover rises 3% and profit by 6%