Legal news
Welsh devolution challenge to Internal Market Act refused
Judicial review held premature in absence of specific legislation
Study supports Europe-wide legal protection for lawyers
Council of Europe paper seeks to counter increasing harassment and threats
New MD for Gilson Gray’s investment arm
Steve Herkes takes up senior role
Domestic violence "upsurge" sees MTM add to team
Andrew Seggie joins from Finnieston Franchi & McWilliams
Judge rejects challenge to HMRC loan charge provisions
Judicial review incompetent; charge held legal in any event
Anderson Strathern takes on German-qualified dealmaker
Director Max Scharbert joins Corporate practice from Rooney Nimmo
Restorative justice expert takes up Strathclyde post
Tim Chapman becomes visiting professor in Centre for Law, Crime & Justice
Aberdeen DPLP pair win chance to represent Scotland
Team to compete internationally after winning Scottish negotiation contest
Lindsays unveils partner and associate promotions
Further advancement for Louise Norris and Rachel Holt
Films to show impact on children when mothers jailed
Launch event to show show two of series made for Scotland
Five in Scotland among 52 new CMS partners
Global law firm announces biggest ever promotions round
Insolvency lawyer Yvonne Brady joins Morton Fraser
Specialist moves from Shepherd & Wedderburn to specially created role
UK Government to challenge two Holyrood bills
UNCRC and Local Government Charter bills face Supreme Court competency test
Sheriff summary courts to resume next Monday
Sheriff summary criminal business restarts 19 April; JP courts 7 June
Commission said to be against UK Lugano membership
Refusal would be setback for ability to enforce judgments
Deadline nears for English admission under QLTS route
New SQE tests become only route to qualify after 20 April
Complaint withholding details of locus ruled competent
Appeal sheriffs hold online sex offences special circumstances
IBA launches anti-bullying and harassment training
All can access e-learning modules designed following report
First Home Fund runs out of money
£60m scheme closes days after opening on April 1
Scotland-wide criminal bar group launches with flourish
Scottish Solicitors Bar Association gains place at meetings with Government
Burness Paull creates inclusion and wellbeing lead role
Emma Smith takes up new post dedicated to respect and inclusion
North east firm launches under Moray Group banner
Esson & Aberdein aims at Aberdeen private client market
Megrahi applicant refused permission for UKSC appeal
Court holds no compatibility issue raised to take to Supreme Court
Harper Macleod names eight new partners
Promotions bring partner strength to 74, 43% female