Legal news
Lord Hope to help establish Abu Dhabi Global Market Court
Gulf state committed to enhancing international financial centre status
Eight promoted to associate at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Corporate, dispute resolution, finance and real estate teams benefit
No data "safe harbour" in USA, EU court rules
Transfer of Facebook data could be suspended for lack of privacy
EU court rejects French prisoner voting ban challenge
EU Charter applies, but five year sentence rule not disproportionate
SLCC welcomes latest decision on test for leave to appeal
Williams criteria upheld despite doubts in earlier decision
Young Professionals in Construction draws crowd for first meeting
More than 100 lawyers, contractors and others gather to network
Inksters moves into Angus with Forfar office
Two from Bowmans join as firm opens in town
RBS solicitor wins In-house Rising Star Award
Leigh Kirkpatrick declared winner at conference reception
Pinsent Masons wins Europe innovation award
Further IT recognition for Glasgow-based Cerico business
Family law addition for Digby Brown
Roger Mackenzie joins to develop adoption and other work
Positive outlook for midsize to large firms, accountants' review finds
Property and corporate work underpinning recent growth
Human Trafficking Bill passes final stage
Unopposed final vote for anti-exploitation measure
Survivors condemn continuing delays as child abuse inquiry opens
No panel members yet appointed to assist chair
Police and prosecution service build links with LGBT community
Discussion evening held to encourage reporting of hate crimes
Stronachs hires commercial property partner
Liz Stewart joins from Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Consumer Rights Act brings in new remedies
Rights include 30 day refund and fast track anti-trust procedure
Mother loses "secondary victim" award, but grief damages upheld
Witnessing aftermath of accident not enough where no knowledge son involved
Bill will allow stop and search of children for drink – after consultation
Justice Secretary to seek public's views on need for power
Football supporters offered options on rights in their clubs
Ministers open consultation under Community Empowerment Act
ICO takes action over missing evidence DVD
Undertaking required from legal firm after collection arrangement fails
Carmichael election petition court wants to hear evidence
False statements affecting election can be about oneself, judges rule
Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill comes before the Parliament
Statutory basis for body scrutinising Government revenue forecasts
Audit Scotland plays down defence lawyer "scam" report
Focus group comments claimed lawyers put clients off guilty pleas
Urgent action needed to resolve Salvesen type tenancy cases, MSPs say
Letter asks Cabinet Secretary to report every fortnight on progress