Legal news

Foundation inspires mum to run London marathon
39-year-old raises funds as she fulfils ambition

Rooney Nimmo secures China tie-up
Affiliation with Beijing Zhongjian gives clients easier market access

Code of conduct introduced for family mediators
New code and statement intended to enhance accreditation scheme

CMS makes Edinburgh M&A partner hire
Laura McIntosh joins from Dickson Minto

US judges impress with "therapeutic justice" presentations
Faculty seminar delivers insights into alternative approach

Society warns of new client email scam
Hackers claiming bank account details have changed

Court suspends Home Office "removal window" deportation policy
Judge allows full judicial review of practice inhibiting challenges

Guide to dealing with the vulnerable published by SLCC Consumer Panel
New complaints advice for legal professionals marks Consumer Rights Day

SLCC budget rises wrong, Society argues in response
Proposed 9% increase challenged for impact on profession

"Major inquiry" needed into farm tenancy system: Gill
Former Lord President calls for review of alternatives

Legal aid focus in EHRC discrimination in Scotland research project
Call for experiences from victims and advisers

Bribery Act is "exemplary legislation", peers say in report
Post-legislative scrutiny concludes other countries should adopt approach

Appeal Court upholds amenity area maintenance burden
Sheriff wrong to hold that deed of conditions clause created monopoly

Peterhead court sees improvement works begin
Nine month improvement project underway

Solicitors still support Society retaining dual role, survey finds
Independent research also confirms belief it works effectively

No conflict between case management and right to fair trial: Carloway
Lord Justice General's address traces statutory change against ECHR rights

Society and Scottish Parliament launch 2019 student competition
£500 prize for best blog on most significant law of first 20 years

Shepherd & Wedderburn recognised in new UK diversity ranking
Scots firm makes top 25 of legal sector for LGBT+ inclusion

Thorntons hires land and rural business associate
Neil Darling joins from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie

Wife interdicts solicitors from acting for husband in divorce
Court not satisfied of precautions to protect her as former client

Fewer than one in 10 legal firms preparing for Brexit: survey
Some risk expected, but most focused on other concerns

Women's Day should become "superfluous": Lady Wolffe address
Judge looks forward to when special day no longer needed

DWF valued at £366m ahead of flotation
26% of capital to be available for dealing from 15 March

WJM hires Inverness commercial property associate
Elisa Miller joins from Ledingham Chalmers