Legal news

Sheriff rules on proof of course of behaviour for abuse
Corroboration not required of each separate incident libelled

David Jackson named as next Shoosmiths CEO
Head of Commercial Group to take over from Simon Boss next May

FOI figures down in first COVID year: annual report
Commissioner asserts importance of information in pandemic response

Digital evidence contract awarded for Scottish courts
Project will enable all parties to access evidence efficiently

CMS offers COP26 insights hub
Free to access resource will be updated during conference

28 begin their devilling at Faculty
Second largest group of prospective advocates begins nine month training

More locations for weekend custody courts during COP26
Paisley, Hamilton and Falkirk now to see Saturday sittings

Shoosmiths moves to larger Glasgow base
Lease at The Garment Factory signals further expansion in Scotland

Lord Hodge to give Clark Foundation anniversary lecture
Supreme Court Deputy President to speak on technology and the rule of law

Paralegal promotions at Lindsays
Six advance to senior paralegal

Tribunal claimant must seek interim diligence in court
Supreme Court: lack of employment tribunal power not a breach of EU law

Fee-sharing firm Spencer West opens in Scotland
David Morton and Jonathan More to lead new operation

28 associate promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
16 new senior associates and 12 associates named in October round

Minister proposes to simplify short term letting rules
Letter confirms controls more in line with Civic Government Act

Good Food Nation Bill introduced
Measure would support plans for food industry and healthy eating

Social Security Scotland debt cases could move to FTT
Ministers consult on transferring jurisdiction from sheriff court

Unpaid carers to receive Holyrood cash boost
Legislation is passed by MSPs

Continuing PoA researchers invite solicitor input
Study seeks to understand how processes affect family caregivers

Advocate General names panel of standing juniors
New post of Second Standing Junior announced as 19 advocates appointed

Pinsent Masons mourns Vincent Connor
GlobalScot and head of Hong Kong office passes away after illness

Rights bills beyond Holyrood powers: Supreme Court
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills would affect Westminster powers

Miller Samuel Hill Brown appoints Family Law head
Siobhan Kelly joins from Beltrami & Co

Dundee's Baillie Shepherd joins forces with Gilson Gray
All directors and employees team up with larger firm

Edinburgh partner appointment for DLA Piper
Allan Leal joins from Burness Paull