Legal news

Faculty protests at burden of money laundering compliance proposals
"Very low risk position" of advocates not recognised in plans for new body

UK loses seat on International Court of Justice
Candidate withdrawn after voting deadlock

Scottish arbitration chair to head global working group
Malone chairs experts on cybersecurity in international arbitration

SCTS flags up private tenancy dispute process changes
Civil cases removed from sheriff summary cause to First-tier Tribunal

Ministers set up gender equality advisory group
All-female council includes three teenage members

Ledingham Chalmers figures down but ahead of budget
2016-17 results reflect difficulties of local economy

MSPs back Gender Representation Bill in split committee vote
Conservatives dissent from general principles of public boards measure

Lindsays and Aitken Nairn announce merger
January date for completion of enlarged Lindsays practice

SYLA "Preparing for Success" series runs again
Four venues for seminar for prospective job applicants

Withdrawal of repairs grant on owner failing to pay share held ultra vires
Inner House allows appeal against Glasgow Council condition

Society staff raise £8,300 for adopted charity
Stroke Association benefits from fundraising over past year

MSPs call for consent rule in devolved areas over EU withdrawal orders
Report on UK Brexit bill also seeks scrutiny of Scottish ministers' consent

Shoosmiths adds to Scottish clinical negligence strength
Derek Couper joins from Plexus Law

Arguments open in this year's Donald Dewar Debating Tournament
128 teams from 98 schools compete for Society prize

COPFS could raise its game over sex offence cases, inspectors find
Report proposes better communication with victims to prevent disengaging

Reid is Faculty's new chief executive
New man comes with legal and accountancy background

Dentons launches in-house consultancy service
Fifty former general counsel signed up to Nextlaw In-House Solutions

Deacon appointed to chair Scottish Police Authority
Former minister to take over troubled oversight body

Employment tribunal fee refund scheme opens to all
Eligible parties can apply on Government website

Online Scots law courses released by Open University
Suite of free courses intended to help public understanding

Supreme Court affirms solicitors' prescription plea to defective notices claim
Time ran from when landlords incurred expense, though ignorant of outcome

Supreme Court upholds Scotland's alcohol minimum price law
Seven judges reject appeal based on tax as effective alternative

Society unveils new member services director
Paul Mosson has previously fulfilled role for Bar Council

Amend EU bill to preserve family law harmony, advocates urge
Family Law Association claims reciprocity arrangements vital