Legal news
Planning delays are biggest barrier to housebuilding, Brodies survey finds
"Greater collaboration needed" to tackle shortage of housing stock
"Save smarter" call to lawyers to meet financial goals
Proper planning said to achieve more than a rainy day fund
Minister promises to consider further mental health reforms as bill passes
Amendment bill approved at stage 3 despite criticisms of limited scope
Elected conveners should be part of wider reforms, MSPs conclude
Case for standalone change not made, Standards Committee reports
DWF wins Scottish business award
Law firm wins "Closing the Education Gap" for schools initiative
Automatic early release curbs pass stage 3
Opposition MSPs abstain as bill wins final vote
Society runs survey on what trainees should be paid
Questionnaire runs against background of wide range of views
Promotions round announced at Thorntons
Associate and eight senior solicitors make the grade
Compromised small claim leaves defender facing expenses
Statute gives no discretion after first hearing, sheriff principal rules
Miller Hendry promotes six
Associate and five senior solicitors named
Land Reform Bill aims to enhance community interests
New Land Commission will keep effectiveness of law under review
Research needed ahead of early release changes, Society claims
Proposed six month sentence reduction "not enough for rehabilitation"
Women offender plans to include new 80-place prison
Justice Secretary announces move towards "custody in the community"
Weightmans adds Scottish employment partner
Elaine McIlroy joins from MacRoberts
Businesses not managing contracts effectively, Brodies survey claims
Two thirds have no proper system in place
Scotland helps boost Pinsent Masons' performance
Global turnover up 12% as Scottish deals value tops £5bn
Scottish Arbitration Survey publishes first report
Use in line with expectations following new legislation
Legal firms given deadline to clear historic client balances
Financial Compliance team warns of action after 31 October
Voting age lowers in Scotland – but not for EU referendum
Holyrood passes votes for 16-year-olds as Commons refuses
How to achieve a fairer society? Ministers call for ideas
"National discussion" begun in Scotland to tackle inequality
Succession Bill introduced for non-contentious Commission proposals
Bill may be accepted for new law reform Holyrood procedure
Thorntons moves north with latest merger
Tayside giant reaches Montrose with Watts Law takeover
OSCR consults on charity accounts changes
Statements due to be updated to reflect general accounting practice
Community Empowerment Bill given final approval
Measure to encourage regeneration passes stage 3