Legal news
Home reports given positive review – with qualifications
Report recommends improved format, and notes conflict issue
Faculty fears conflict of interest in new oil and gas regulator
Proposed Aberdeen-based body could have interest in disputes it rules on
Society targets pay gap in revised equality strategy
Rule changes could follow if voluntary approach fails
Croft house grant scheme comes up for review
Consultation opens on future rules and payments
Social media survey puts Inksters high in Twitter ratings
Firm competes with London giants in engagement rankings
Private rented sector proposals need more work, Faculty claims
Consultation response highlights clashes with policy objectives
More charities to benefit from water charges exemption
Applications now open for new scheme from April
Partner appointment boosts Burness Paull HSE team
Ray Gribben joins from DLA Piper
Money advice campaign marks new Financial Health Service
New website provides signposts to best information
Scottish Standard Clauses now in effect
Agreement reached on missive conditions for all parts of the country
Finalists announced for 2015 Scottish Legal Awards
Spread of practices make shortlist in 15 categories
Brodies marks new year with 600 employee count
Four solicitors among six new staff
Revenue Scotland announces board
Five to run new body from 1 January
Honours for three Scottish solicitors
Winsor, Brymer and Minto recognised in fields of service
Court explains decision on valid continuing power of attorney
Reasons point to wording that "clearly expresses granter's intention"
Faculty says thank you for services in 2014
Free Legal Services Unit heads list of those who supported the public
Solicitors win public confidence, Society survey finds
Around 90% positive response from recent clients
Landowner becomes first one guilty of vicarious wildlife offence
Conviction follows criminal actions of employed gamekeeper
QC and solicitor to join Scottish Law Commission
David Johnston and Caroline Drummond appointed for five year terms
Appeal fails in bid for TripAdvisor disclosure
Court of Session has no power in relation to USA company
Council damages payouts fall by half
Figures show big drop in latest five year period
Council held in data protection breach for surveillance of sick employee
Insufficient evidence to justify move, Information Commissioner rules
Judge overrules Keeper's practice on pre-RBS v Wilson repossessions
Property should be registered free of postponed securities
Tods Murray owed over £5m at end, administrators report
Office costs were major factor in insolvency