Legal news
Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases
SCTS procurement team wins ‘highly commended’ prize
Success at virtual GO Awards Scotland ceremony
Allan Argue launches his own practice
Firm focuses on personal injury claims and employment law
Burness Paull promotes funds partner
Ruaridh Cole recognised for role in team's success
IBA stages two open-access Scottish focused events
First Minister interview, and dispute resolution panel session, on tomorrow
Legal firms compete for social mobility ranking
Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 shows 28 legal concerns in top 75
Associate appointment at Turriff firm
Catherine Bury joins from Ledingham Chalmers
Practice note confirms summary case reduction scheme
South Strathclyde pilot becomes official across Scotland from 1 December
DWF launches scheme for aspiring BAME solicitors
Week long paid placement will give work experience to six
Scottish Barony Register custodian to hand over duties
Alastair Shepherd to succeed Alastair Rennie from 1 December
Litigation partner hire for BTO
Stephen Humphreys joins from Shepherd & Wedderburn
House of Lords welcomes new Advocate General
Lord Stewart of Dirleton QC takes title from home village
WJM acquires J Gibson Associates
Founder Jeff Gibson preparing to step down
MSPs seek views on new Domestic Abuse Bill
Stage 1 opens on measure to enable new temporary orders
Simpson & Marwick hires director after Aberdeins move
Jill Andrew joins from Shoosmiths
Family situation supported stepdaughter's rape account
Combination of circumstances permitted inference of no consent
Homeowner incentives for energy efficiency extended
Cashback offer on renewable heating and energy efficiency loans
Brexit need not affect professional regulation: Faculty
Response to BEIS counters suggestion of UK-wide approach
Minister welcomes defamation bill progress
Plans pass stage one at Holyrood
Law to protect children comes into force
Legislation aims to prevent physical punishment
Inverness Justice Centre wins award
Builder is honoured for construction of site
Anderson Strathern top firm in Scottish Legal Awards
Eighteen awards presented in virtual celebration
Gibson Kerr adds five to Edinburgh teams
Firm plans expansion on back of continued growth
Scots judicial retirement age could rise: consultation
Ministers consult in line with other UK jurisdictions on rise to 72 or 75