Legal news
Real estate and corporate hires for Shoosmiths
Two join Edinburgh office of national firm
Stage 1 vote backs repeal of Football Behaviour Act
Government defeated as Holyrood supports member's bill
Court points to trial impropriety on both sides as rape conviction upheld
References to deleted allegation, and unsupported consent notice, wrong
Morton Fraser makes legal director hire in residential property
Joanne Cruickshank becomes first at the firm with that title
Mackenzie named as IBA Access to Justice co-chair
Scot to take forward work on principles of legal aid system
Society highlights resource needs as minister hails new arrest law
All held by police now to have right to legal advice
Glasgow and Edinburgh planning Scottish Bar Association
Nationwide body would seek to negotiate on legal aid
Thompsons appoints Glasgow partner
Alan Rodgers joins from Drummond Miller
Four lawyers among Pensions Appeal Tribunal appointments
Fourteen chosen by Lord President for Scottish body
Islands Bill must reflect residents' priorities, MSPs report
Bill endorsed but local decision making crucial
Scottish social security appeals rules go out to consultation
Ministers propose procedure for new First-tier Tribunal chamber
MEPs propose new European Parliament makeup after Brexit
Numbers to be cut, some seats shared out, and new EU-wide list
Modern slavery could be far bigger problem than realised, expert claims
Abuse is not confined to gangs trafficking people from overseas
SYLA announces two new career events
Advice on offer from in-house lawyers and Supreme Court judicial assistants
Urquharts hires private client partner and manager
Two join Edinburgh firm from Shoosmiths
Member's bill proposal seeks to counter abuse of retail staff
Threats following age challenges a particular concern
MSPs to examine how Holyrood stands up for human rights
Committee calls for evidence from those who fight for their rights
Advocates call for clarity over CJEU role – but deal must come first
Submission argues relationship terms must precede dispute mechanism
Non-harassment order competent when sentence deferred: appeal sheriffs
Judges distinguish ASBOs and see no practical difficulties
Harper Macleod hires partner for Lerwick office
Stewart MacGregor returns to Shetland
Guidance published on instructing parliamentary counsel
Scottish team joins UK initiative to share knowledge
Scots welfare claimants to have right to support at health assessments
Bill amendment claimed to make Scotland different; DWP disagrees
Society hits back at "inflation-busting" SLCC levy plan
President calls for "proper independent oversight" of complaints body
SLCC proposes further 8.5% levy rise
Complaints body calls for public debate about funding