Legal news
Community asset transfer powers come into force
Organisations can request to buy publicly owned land
Oral evidence should be norm at FAIs, Faculty argues
Comments on draft rules maintain public best served by hearing witnesses
Government confirms Brexit ahead of human rights reform
Minister states priorities in parliamentary answer
Drugs in sport is next Dewar Debate topic
57 school teams compete for place in semi-finals
Trafficked Polish woman fails in homelessness bid
Court accepts no right of residence, or status of worker
Bankruptcy figures hold steady in latest quarter
Indications of underlying rise as year-on year figures higher
Traineeships up again, but demand still greater
Fall in Aberdeen market but overall growth of 2%
MSPs take views on support for destitute asylum seekers
Committee assessing gaps in provision of public services
Shepherd & Wedderburn backs more "green tech" startups
Third year of sponsorship for Low Carbon Ideas Lab
Lord Chancellor upholds role of judges in Brexit case
Law Societies also highlight rule of law as reaction unfolds
Parliament must decide on EU withdrawal notice, Supreme Court rules
Majority against UK Government appeal – but no role for Holyrood
Ministers seek evidence in review of limited partnership use
Concerns follow reports of criminal activity using registration
Five join In-house Lawyers' Committee
New appointments bring committee up to strength
Society consults on alternative routes to qualification
Views invited on ways to improve flexibility while maintaining standards
Solicitors for the Elderly launches Scottish arm
Membership organisation supports lawyers specialising in older clients
Claire Mitchell becomes Scottish Criminal Bar Association President
Former Vice President takes over from Thomas Ross
Three partner hires to join Brodies
Tax, infrastructure and property finance teams to benefit
First "para-law firm" claims to operate more cheaply
Business model concentrates work on unregulated but supervised paralegals
SLCC proposes £40 general levy increase
Rising demand and court costs blamed for 12.5% hike
OPG sets end-month deadline for professional guardian scheme applications
Less stringent accounts checks for those approved
"Citizen's income" idea to be explored by MSPs
Committee to report on feasibility of guaranteed minimum payment
Pinsent Masons again leads Stonewall legal employer rankings
Law firm and COPFS in Scots top five for inclusivity
Legal Spark shrugs off legal aid setback to relaunch
Society forced to revoke approval following error over criteria
SCTS in running for family-friendly employer award
Courts body shortlisted as best for carers and eldercare