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28th May 2020 | careers
Amy Watson and Ruth Lussier rewarded at north east legal firm

Inspectors flag serious concern over Barlinnie failings

28th May 2020 | criminal law
Report highlights overcrowding, poor living conditions and severe disrepair

Campbell loses defamation appeal in Dugdale case

27th May 2020 | reparation
Defence upheld as statements were presented as comment rather than fact

Appeal court condemns conduct of indecent assault trial

27th May 2020 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Crown, defence and sheriff all criticised for failing to follow rules

Law centre threatens disability claim over lockdown

27th May 2020 | human rights | Discrimination , Health
Claim of discrimination after Cummings invokes "exceptional circumstances"

Specialists team up to launch online resolution service

27th May 2020 | dispute resolution
All-female panel seeks to meet need arising from COVID-19 shutdown

Seven promotions as Gilson Gray underpins COVID support

26th May 2020 | careers
Legal director, associates, senior solicitors "central to client support"

Jury trials should restart in July: Lord Justice Clerk

26th May 2020 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Multi-court solution proposed for first trials in Edinburgh and Glasgow

No misdirection in rape conviction, Appeal Court rules

25th May 2020 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Grounds refused regarding docket and what corroboration needed

Three members' bills come before Holyrood

25th May 2020 | agriculture-crofting , licensing , government-administration | Local government
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected

Clyde & Co unveils new artist support partnership

25th May 2020 | practice management | Charities
Perspective Project deal adds mental health element to firm's Art Award

AI has potential role in regulation: SLCC

22nd May 2020 | information technology , professional regulation
Response to strategy consultation highlights scope within legal sector

Fines payments can be altered for COVID reasons: SCTS

22nd May 2020 | criminal law
Warning that enforcement will still happen if offenders do nothing

Second Coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood final stage

21st May 2020 | government-administration | Health
Ministers defeated twice on stage 3 amendments

MSPs call for protected trust deed reforms

21st May 2020 | insolvency
Report seeks fairer allocation of debtor payments and access to free advice

Sheku Bayoh inquiry terms of reference published

21st May 2020 | criminal law
Date and appropriate venue still to be decided

Court of Session Outer House to pilot virtual hearings

21st May 2020 | civil litigation , information technology
Plan to enable regular videoconference hearings from 1 June

Two join Womble Bond Dickinson's Edinburgh base

21st May 2020 | careers
Banking legal director and real estate associate add to team

Bill for mixed sex civil partners passes first stage

20th May 2020 | family-child law
MSPs support general principles without division

Intestacy reform direction still unclear: ministers

20th May 2020 | executries
Latest consultation shows no clear consensus on family provision

CCBE sounds "alarm bell" for justice in Europe

20th May 2020 | europe , human rights , government-administration
COVID-19 restrictions need urgent measures to restore citizens' rights

Figures show house prices firm in weeks up to lockdown

20th May 2020 | property (non-commercial)
Further monthly statistics suspended due to fall in transactions since

Jury trial to resume "as soon as practical": SCTS chief

19th May 2020 | criminal law
Warning that judge-only trials must remain an option to reduce backlog

Revamped FOI laws needed, MSPs report

19th May 2020 | government-administration
Law needs modernised to reflect today's communication means: Public Audit
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