Legal news
Commission proposes overhaul of penalty clause rule
Discussion paper opens debate on replacement or outright abolition
Shepherd & Wedderburn takes in Aberdeen's Commercial Law Practice
Takeover to complete by 1 January 2017
Two partners head Anderson Strathern promotions round
Career progress recognised across practice teams
"Incompetent" for sheriff to call case and not sentence in fiscal's absence
High Court rules attempt to "discipline" Crown wrong
Society welcome for continued Europol links
Cross-border cooperation "key" to combating crime
UK to ratify EU Unified Patent Court Agreement
Decision "should not be seen as pre-empting" Brexit negotiating position
Youth survey finds gender stereotype link to violence
Minister pledges further action to root out gender violence
Davidson Chalmers appoints marketing/business head
Alison Graham joins following industry and charity roles
Partners approve HBJ-Addleshaws merger deal
"Overwhelming majority" favour tie-up with Gateley's Scottish offices
Article 50 needs Act of Parliament, Scottish ministers will argue
Lord Advocate's written case says EU withdrawal would be "fundamental"
Ministers looking to remove "offender" tag after sentence served
National strategy seeking other descriptions to help rehabilitation
Lifetime award for Urquhart as MBM Commercial named Law Awards Firm of Year
Aamer Anwar awarded Solicitor of the Year title as 17 firms share prizes
Monday start for simple procedure
Replacement for summary cause and small claims begins to take effect
Faculty workshop looks to attract keen students
Limited places available for presentation skills day
"Sponsor a bauble" Christmas appeal opened to aid Society's charity
Lawsuit Foundation to benefit from sponsored tree decorations
Government backtracks on Immigration Tribunal fee rises
Previous levels to be reinstated and repayment made to those charged more
Two contest Society Vice Presidency for 2017-18
Alison Atack and John Mulholland nominated as Matthews set for President
Tribunals embark on Glasgow relocation
Four move offices to Atlantic Quay
Three lawyers join as Pagan Osborne recruits
Added strength for family law, agriculture and private client teams
Community justice national strategy seeks shift away from custody
New document sets out Government's priorities
Society's smartcard wins cyber award
Secure transaction facility named top innovation
Website set up to advise consumers on MasterCard class action
Tribunal directs publicity ahead of collective proceedings application
Salary sacrifice schemes to lose their tax breaks
Autumn statement exempts pensions, child care and greener travel
SLCC annual report reveals 12% rise in complaints
Small drop in those accepted as eligible