Legal news
Insurers call for action against private land motor insurance ruling
European decision unnecessary, unworkable and unfair, ABI claims
Animal charity calls for tougher penalties for abuse
Holyrood should raise "alarmingly low" maximum penalties
Society calls for recogniton and enforcement of UK and EU citizens' rights
'Just, fair and practical' agreements are required
Faculty of Advocates praises Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill
Consultation response notes a 'well-structured and detailed' draft
Advice recommended for EU trade mark owners
'Almost certain' EU trade marks will be replicated to UK register
Support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack
Solicitor receives backing from Law Society of Scotland
UK government rejects direct jurisdiction of ECJ
Critics say European judges will have some role post-Brexit
Law Society of Scotland publishes ‘Who is your client?’ advice for in-house lawyers
New guidelines provide help for in-house solicitors
UK sets out Brexit cross-border plan
Positioning paper on disputes calls for close cooperation
Sheldon appointed to Scottish Legal Aid Board
New Faculty Member brings wide experience to role
Stronachs appoint Taylor
Tax Manager joins from Burness Paull
Burness Paull reports 'steady' results
Turnover shows slight increase but profits are down
Anwar receives hate mail after Barcelona attack
Scots lawyer's social media abuse follows TV appearance
Five promoted at Law at Work
New positions follow 'period of significant' investment
Society provides evidence on Offensive Behaviour bill
Doubts expressed over Act's success in tackling sectarianism
Party can appeal failure to impose contempt penalty, judges rule
"Continuing locus" to bring matter to attention of appeal court
Judges welcome Civil Litigation Costs Bill, subject to comments
Response focuses on auditor's remuneration and group proceedings
Public Guardian acts to calm power of attorney worries
Statement follows broadcast remarks by Court of Protection judge
Revised "named persons" bill still needs improvement, Faculty believes
Information sharing measure does not fully address Supreme Court comments
Sheriff refuses trustee reappointment as only professionals would benefit
Multiplepoinding held a better way to settle right to new funds
Civil Litigation Bill may fall short of aims, Faculty warns
Evidence submission calls for regulation of claims management companies
MSP proposes end to 'period poverty'
Views sought on idea to provide free sanitary products
Judicial complaints reviewer appointed
Former deputy chief constable of Tayside takes on role
Jurors offered information video to help them prepare
SCTS adds to range of guides to jury service