Legal news
Land Reform Bill needs strengthened, MSPs report
Stage 1 report calls for stronger provisions on transparency and engagement
Complaints Commission reports rising resolution success rate
Annual report shows fewer complaints going to full determination
No political interference in Hales case, Society reports
"No scope" for delay benefiting SNP candidate former client
Society closes Drumsheugh doors as office move begins
New Atria One premises open for business from Monday noon
Human rights consultation delayed until new year
Lord Chancellor says ministers considering draft ahead of release
Two partner promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Katie Russell and Caroline Shand take total number to 80
Phil Gormley named as new Chief Constable
Deputy director of National Crime Agency recommended by SPA
Scots have lowest faith in justice system, national survey finds
Belief that system inaccessible unless you have money
DWF sets up community charitable foundation
Focus on support for local charities and projects
Modern-day Apprentice signed up by Scottish law firm
Watermans invests in the Link App
Damages award made in "sexting" case
Teacher who encouraged girl to send explicit photos found liable
Rape trial judge should have sentenced on basis of crimes: appeal court
Sentences held unduly lenient in case where judge expressed views on policy
Wiseman, Matthews set to be Society office bearers for 2016-17
Sole nominees put forward at today's Council meeting
Peers, MPs call for views on draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Early deadline as joint committee pushes to complete report
Ultra-long leases convert to ownership as from tomorrow
2012 Act applies to leases extending more than 175 years
Wills and executries consumer guides published by Complaints Commission
Online aids aim to inform consumers what to expect from their lawyer
Company director joins Anderson Strathern board
Graeme Bissett takes up non-executive role
Big fall in offences follows lower Scots drink drive limits
Convictions down twice as much as in rest of UK
Disclosure scheme problem solved - maybe, Faculty believes
Observations give "qualified yes" to ministers' remedial order
Eight promoted at DWF Scottish offices
Partner, director and six associates named
Pagan Osborne appoints St Andrews private client partner
Sue Arrowsmith Rodger joins from Thorntons
Police Scotland breached data code in journalist surveillance, report finds
Commissioner rules no proper judicial approval obtained in five cases
Sheriff simple procedure rules go out to consultation
Implementation planned for November 2016
Stronachs makes corporate partner hire
Ross Gardner joins from Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace