Legal news
Courts to begin to open up from next week
"Incremental" increases in business planned as lockdown starts to lift
New advocates call in Parliament Hall ceremony
Sixteen admitted to Faculty in unique surroundings
SYLA re-elects office bearers at virtual AGM
Ayla Iridag continues as President as three new members join committee
Court business going to get tougher: sheriff principal
Derek Pyle praises innovations to date, and co-operation of court users
Leaitherland steps down as DWF chief executive
Chairman Knowles moves across as COVID-19 hits performance
Children Bill passes first Holyrood stage
All-party support for principles of reform bill
Partner and associate promotions at RCCW
Amy Watson and Ruth Lussier rewarded at north east legal firm
Inspectors flag serious concern over Barlinnie failings
Report highlights overcrowding, poor living conditions and severe disrepair
Campbell loses defamation appeal in Dugdale case
Defence upheld as statements were presented as comment rather than fact
Appeal court condemns conduct of indecent assault trial
Crown, defence and sheriff all criticised for failing to follow rules
Law centre threatens disability claim over lockdown
Claim of discrimination after Cummings invokes "exceptional circumstances"
Specialists team up to launch online resolution service
All-female panel seeks to meet need arising from COVID-19 shutdown
Seven promotions as Gilson Gray underpins COVID support
Legal director, associates, senior solicitors "central to client support"
Jury trials should restart in July: Lord Justice Clerk
Multi-court solution proposed for first trials in Edinburgh and Glasgow
No misdirection in rape conviction, Appeal Court rules
Grounds refused regarding docket and what corroboration needed
Three members' bills come before Holyrood
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected
Clyde & Co unveils new artist support partnership
Perspective Project deal adds mental health element to firm's Art Award
AI has potential role in regulation: SLCC
Response to strategy consultation highlights scope within legal sector
Fines payments can be altered for COVID reasons: SCTS
Warning that enforcement will still happen if offenders do nothing
Second Coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood final stage
Ministers defeated twice on stage 3 amendments
MSPs call for protected trust deed reforms
Report seeks fairer allocation of debtor payments and access to free advice
Sheku Bayoh inquiry terms of reference published
Date and appropriate venue still to be decided
Court of Session Outer House to pilot virtual hearings
Plan to enable regular videoconference hearings from 1 June
Two join Womble Bond Dickinson's Edinburgh base
Banking legal director and real estate associate add to team