Legal news

Young lawyer scholarship competition open for IBA Sydney conference
23 subject area prizes available to under-35s

Chancellor backs down on Budget NIC rises
U-turn recognises breach of manifesto promise

IT-driven change biggest cause of concern for law firms, survey finds
Global profession at "tipping point" through disruptive advances

Five advocate depute appointments announced
Advocates confirmed as Crown counsel

SLCC panel publishes consumer protection guidance
Assistance for legal consumers on International Consumer Rights Day

Scottish tax lawyer among Pinsent Masons' partner promotions
Christine Yuill one of 16 to make top grade

Headscarf-related dismissal not direct discrimination: CJEU
Court provides guidance on when indirect discrimination might exist

Solicitor fails to secure discharge for domestic disturbance charge
RAF officer's conduct in front of wife and children "not trivial"

London banking partner to join Morton Fraser
Ross Caldwell moving from Taylor Wessing

Death of Pinsent Masons' Kirk Murdoch announced
Former McGrigors' senior partner passes away after illness

Wright Johnston & Mackenzie to merge with BMK Wilson
All in BMK Glasgow and Dunblane offices to join enlarged firm

Sturgeon confirms intent to pursue second independence referendum
Holyrood to be asked to seek legal power from Westminster

Nominations open for In-house Rising Star Award
Coaching sessions prize for best entrant up to five years qualified

Pursuer's offer rules to be introduced in Scottish courts
Delay in acceptance could be penalised beyond expenses

Courts set to be tested by Brexit questions: Carloway
Lord President addresses Faculty of Advocates conference

Court revises law on diligence as affecting receivership
1977 case overruled as inhibition held to take precedence

No right to be forgotten over companies register data: CJEU
Court gives priority to protection of third parties

Lawyer set to become next Children's Commissioner
Bruce Adamson nomination to come before Holyrood

"Anger and frustration" among solicitors at SLCC levy proposals: Society
Response challenges reasons given for higher budget

Promotions announced at Balfour+Manson
Three new partners lead nine-strong list

MSPs set exercise on school transport seat belts bill
Call for evidence on measure to make fitting compulsory

UK entitled to revoke terrorism suspect's citizenship, ECtHR rules
Case inadmissible after full review by domestic courts

MSP committee calls for fully developed crofting reform
Government should produce clear policy statement ahead of bill

Faculty conference to study Scottish Brexit strategy
Invited specialists to analyse issues raised by Government paper