Legal news
 
    Partner and associate promotions at RCCW
Amy Watson and Ruth Lussier rewarded at north east legal firm
   
    Inspectors flag serious concern over Barlinnie failings
Report highlights overcrowding, poor living conditions and severe disrepair
   
    Campbell loses defamation appeal in Dugdale case
Defence upheld as statements were presented as comment rather than fact
   
    Appeal court condemns conduct of indecent assault trial
Crown, defence and sheriff all criticised for failing to follow rules
   
    Law centre threatens disability claim over lockdown
Claim of discrimination after Cummings invokes "exceptional circumstances"
   
    Specialists team up to launch online resolution service
All-female panel seeks to meet need arising from COVID-19 shutdown
   
    Seven promotions as Gilson Gray underpins COVID support
Legal director, associates, senior solicitors "central to client support"
   
    Jury trials should restart in July: Lord Justice Clerk
Multi-court solution proposed for first trials in Edinburgh and Glasgow
   
    No misdirection in rape conviction, Appeal Court rules
Grounds refused regarding docket and what corroboration needed
   
    Three members' bills come before Holyrood
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected
   
    Clyde & Co unveils new artist support partnership
Perspective Project deal adds mental health element to firm's Art Award
   
    AI has potential role in regulation: SLCC
Response to strategy consultation highlights scope within legal sector
   
    Fines payments can be altered for COVID reasons: SCTS
Warning that enforcement will still happen if offenders do nothing
   
    Second Coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood final stage
Ministers defeated twice on stage 3 amendments
   
    MSPs call for protected trust deed reforms
Report seeks fairer allocation of debtor payments and access to free advice
   
    Sheku Bayoh inquiry terms of reference published
Date and appropriate venue still to be decided
   
    Court of Session Outer House to pilot virtual hearings
Plan to enable regular videoconference hearings from 1 June
   
    Two join Womble Bond Dickinson's Edinburgh base
Banking legal director and real estate associate add to team
   
    Bill for mixed sex civil partners passes first stage
MSPs support general principles without division
   
    Intestacy reform direction still unclear: ministers
Latest consultation shows no clear consensus on family provision
   
    CCBE sounds "alarm bell" for justice in Europe
COVID-19 restrictions need urgent measures to restore citizens' rights
   
    Figures show house prices firm in weeks up to lockdown
Further monthly statistics suspended due to fall in transactions since
   
    Jury trial to resume "as soon as practical": SCTS chief
Warning that judge-only trials must remain an option to reduce backlog
   
    Revamped FOI laws needed, MSPs report
Law needs modernised to reflect today's communication means: Public Audit