Legal news
Duty of candour could threaten patient trust: Society
Convener supports new law but calls for clarity in scope
MSPs voice concerns over Carers Bill costs
Stage 1 report questions Government funding estimates
Advocate appointed to EU General Court
Ian Forrester QC to be next UK judge
Ministers back down over Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid – for time being
Six month continuation of present rates pending further discussions
The Faculty of Advocates unveils new website
Site to provide public and practitioners with easily accessible information
Panel to bring forward ideas to reform planning sector
Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil announces ‘game-changing’ review
Law Commission recommends insurance payout reforms
Proposals by Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland introduced in Enterprise Bill
Scottish landlords take tax case to Treasury
Plea for rethink over planned tax changes for private landlords
Lord Advocate pledges investigation into Bayoh death
Frank Mulholland also tells MSPs that FAI would be held
Thorntons named as a top performing SME
Law firm makes top 10 best performing businesses in SME 300 table
Justice minister apologises to Amal Clooney
Lord Faulks had implied human rights lawyer’s success was due to marriage
CJEU setback for Nestle in Kitkat trade mark dispute
European ruling makes protection for four finger bar shape unlikely
Simpson & Marwick merger confirmed with global firm Clyde & Co
Another insurance practice tie-up takes effect from 1 October
Scots out to defend Law Rugby World Cup
Undefeated team aiming for third win
Accountant in Bankruptcy finishes year in the black
Annual report reveals full cost recovery as insolvencies fall
Shepherd & Wedderburn listed for management award over Tods buyout
Firm named as "Best Leadership Team" finalist in The Lawyer Awards
Justice Committee rejects Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid rates
Society welcomes recognition of concerns
Applications up as Registers reports on "most significant year"
Annual report published for year covering move to 2012 Act regime
Parking on pavements bill is latest for stage 1 consultation
MSPs ask whether it will cure the problem
Four join MacRoberts as firm rebrands with new website
Practice confident of further growth
Gilson Gray continues expansion with Morisons team hire
Three-strong commercial dispute resolution team make switch
Nearly 70% of McClure Naismith staff have new jobs, administrators say
More appointments expected before end of month
Education Bill may not deliver real change in attainment, MSPs report
Committee believes more radical approach may be needed
PI lawyers back lifting of time bar for child abuse claims
Consultation response claims judges slow to waive present rule