Legal news
Death announced of former Aberdeen University teacher David Lessels
Tributes paid to popular lecturer
Defender fails with "inexcusable delay" plea over 2004 action
Court holds pursuer equally liable to suffer prejudice
Holyrood Parliament launches programme to mark 20th birthday
Events will highlight positive impact on people's lives
Researcher calls for end to job forms criminal convictions disclosure box
Claim that misleading for employers and offputting to applicants
GBA tells of "indignation and incredulity" at 3% legal aid rise
Open letter to minister highlights treatment compared to other professions
NQ and trainee investment at Aberdein Considine
Eleven appointments announced across firm's offices
Two Scots lawyers honoured with OBEs
Joan Aitken and Sheriff Colin Scott Mackenzie named in New Year list
Emailed statement of overdue balances did not set up default, judge rules
Contract required clear statement of intention to exercise right
Ministers propose law to underpin "Good Food Nation" goal
Consultation opens on legislation to support ambition
Landlines in cells would be good for prisoners, think tank claims
Reform Scotland calls for better family links to aid rehabilitation
FCA targets overdraft charging in new consultation
Authority wants single interest rate and no fixed charges
Tenancy deposit system serving its purpose, users believe
Research finds majority satisfaction with operation of schemes
Faculty's Christmas appeal delivers the goods
Cash and a vanload of presents donated for poor families in Fife
Extended domestic abuse law to come into force in April
Consultation also opens on new protective orders
Court gives effect to EU judges' article 50 ruling
Declarator pronounced, with expenses against UK Government
Court of Appeal affirms Uber drivers as workers
Company's appeal against ET and EAT rulings dismissed
Royal Assent for Prescription (Scotland) Act
Scottish Law Commission-based measure reaches statute book
Scots house price growth continues in October
Official figures record average 4.4% year on year rise
Lady Paton to chair Scottish Law Commission
Five year appointment to run from 1 January
Victims to have voice in Parole Board proceedings, ministers propose
Consultation opens on more involvement for victims and families
MSPs agree principles of bill to regulate damages calculations
Discount rate and periodical awards bill unopposed at stage 1
Two appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Solicitor Krista Johnston and JP Susan Fallone join for five years
Inspectorate of Prosecution publishes annual report
Inspectors will watch for use made of additional funds
Evidence-based review system essential: Society response to SLAB report
"Urgent priority" to ensure future sustainability of legal aid