Legal news

Jackson to step down as Dean of Faculty
Resignation from 30 June in view of Salmond trial discipline proceedings

APIL and ABI agree to waive limitation during COVID-19
No time bar defence to be raised where date falls during court shutdown

No Amazon trade mark breach through storage alone: CJEU
Online retailer not marketing goods did not "use" mark it was unaware of

Faculty opens applications for 2021 scholarships
Awards up to £10,000 available for intending advocates

Stage 1 report backs civil partnership extension
MSPs suggest married couples should be able to convert

Publisher offers free student access to basic texts
Bloomsbury makes free online offer to six tests until end of term

Further measure promised as Coronavirus Bill passes
Further subjects may be added to Holyrood bill on jury trials

Morrisons not liable for rogue employee data breach
Workers lose out as Supreme Court allows appeal

Six associate promotions at BTO
Four new senior associates and two associates named

Two appointed to Scottish Law Commission
David Barton and Gillian Black become commissioners

Jury trial provisions to drop from Coronavirus Bill
Minister announces concession as Holyrood proceedings open

Pressure on Government to drop jury suspension
MSPs and lawyers condemn no-jury power in Coronavirus Bill

Gilson Gray acquires Dundee property management firm
Three from Wallace & Co join Tayside office