Legal news
Royal Commission needed to rethink penal policy, report argues
Louis Blom-Cooper and Seán McConville say politicians need outside help
Pagan Osborne hires two to start family law service
Jackie McRae and Cameron Shaw join from MHD Law
High Court releases "World's End" double jeopardy ruling
New DNA techniques opened up new investigation possibilities
SLCC not obliged to seek comment on solicitors' file notes
Court rejects complainer's appeal against "totally without merit" ruling
Lawyer to run Scotland's largest local authority
Annemarie O'Donnell to be chief executive at Glasgow Council
Digby Brown charity dinner dance proceeds reach £80,000
Annual fundraising event supports Spinal Injuries Scotland
EU nationals should register to safeguard Scots residence, lawyer warns
Advice to protect position against risk of UK vote to quit Europe
Counterpart Bill backed by Delegated Powers Committee
MSPs support general principles of digital age measure
Civil Justice Council reports on pre-action protocol feedback
Changes suggested if procedures to become compulsory
Human rights don't protect joint tenant from other's notice to quit
Consequence of the bargain the parties made, Supreme Court rules
Justice Committee backs drink-drive change – with awareness campaign
Report says public must be fully informed and prepared
Scottish solicitor numbers top 11,000 to reach new high
Women now almost 50% of membership, Society reveals
Senior associate hire for Ledingham Chalmers
Lesley Currie joins from Burness Paull
Thompsons announce associate promotions
David Martin and Roz Galloway advanced
Legal complaints video released for public benefit
Society and SLCC combine to help people understand process
Linlithgow by-election to be held for Society Council seat
Nominations open until 25 November for five-month term
Lord President welcomes arrival of Courts Reform Act
Royal assent to measure implementing Civil Courts Review
Labour to hold further EAW debate after Commons voting farce
Ministers accused of breaking promise of separate vote
Healthy growth reported by Law At Work
Specialist consultancy increases business by 12%
Solicitors' breach of trust liability limited to actual loss caused
Equitable compensation limited bank's claim following loan default
Lords, Faculty join backing for European arrest warrant
Report calls for improvements but sees “no realistic alternative”
13-month cohabitation enough for financial claim, court rules
Sheriff rejects detailed accounting exercise approach
University governance law proposals put out for views
Ministers consult on balancing academic freedom with accountability
Associate appointments at Balfour+Manson
Alan Gilfillan and Linda Walker join firm