Legal news

Burness Paull attracts tax partner
Ronnie Brown moves from DWF

Car forfeiture not excessive for two drink related charges
“Cavalier” offending made order “entirely legitimate”

Investigatory Powers Bill safeguards still not enough: Society
Client confidentiality, and EU law compliance, remain at risk

Legal jargon still a barrier to consumers, board research finds
England & Wales report targets improving accessibility

Three Scots partners among 18 named at Pinsent Masons
Three new legal directors also announced

Iain Nisbet rejoins former colleague in move to Cairn Legal
Disability and mental health firm adds education specialism

Appeal for brain damaged child fails despite "inadequate" judgment
Unreasonable delay, and lack of reasoning, but evidence against pursuers

CMS opens applications for 2016 bursaries
Support offered for five qualifying students from across UK

Parliament no longer able to scrutinise bills, draftsman claims
Report describes "threat to rule of law" in quantity of legislation

Strathclyde Law Clinic appeals for more volunteer lawyers
High public demand for "first Wednesday" clinic

Solicitor fails to establish interest to have financial guardian appointed
Sheriff rules patrimonial interest required to bring application

Society video promotes legal aid funding
Release backs message of importance for access to justice

Nominations open for Society Council elections
Ten places to be filled in four areas including Glasgow

SYLA Annual Conference details released
14 May event to challenge members to set goals for 2020

"Clunky" devolution of employment tribunals challenged by Society
Response calls for equal standing with England & Wales tribunals

Further growth in solicitor optimism, Society research finds
2015 Ipsos MORI survey reports 62% positive outlook

Foreign Office has "deprioritised" human rights, MPs report
Select committee says ministers have created perception of downgrading

Advocates voice concerns over "domestic abuse" definition
Question posed whether test should be objective or subjective

Glasgow company agrees £2.2m payment after bribery self-report
Civil settlement reached over concealed expenses to customer's employee

Partner and associate promotions at Lindsays
Three new partners named as six advance

Society calls for combined mental health and incapacity tribunal
"Urgent need" for next Parliament to overhaul the law

Partner promotion at Turcan Connell
Don Macleod advanced in land and property team

Disqualification for tailgating would be justified: Sheriff Appeal Court
Sheriff was "lenient" in restricting penalty to eight points

Anwar receives death threats following mosque dispute
"Climate of fear" claim despite imam's peace move