Legal news
Appeal for brain damaged child fails despite "inadequate" judgment
Unreasonable delay, and lack of reasoning, but evidence against pursuers
CMS opens applications for 2016 bursaries
Support offered for five qualifying students from across UK
Parliament no longer able to scrutinise bills, draftsman claims
Report describes "threat to rule of law" in quantity of legislation
Strathclyde Law Clinic appeals for more volunteer lawyers
High public demand for "first Wednesday" clinic
Solicitor fails to establish interest to have financial guardian appointed
Sheriff rules patrimonial interest required to bring application
Society video promotes legal aid funding
Release backs message of importance for access to justice
Nominations open for Society Council elections
Ten places to be filled in four areas including Glasgow
SYLA Annual Conference details released
14 May event to challenge members to set goals for 2020
"Clunky" devolution of employment tribunals challenged by Society
Response calls for equal standing with England & Wales tribunals
Further growth in solicitor optimism, Society research finds
2015 Ipsos MORI survey reports 62% positive outlook
Foreign Office has "deprioritised" human rights, MPs report
Select committee says ministers have created perception of downgrading
Advocates voice concerns over "domestic abuse" definition
Question posed whether test should be objective or subjective
Glasgow company agrees £2.2m payment after bribery self-report
Civil settlement reached over concealed expenses to customer's employee
Partner and associate promotions at Lindsays
Three new partners named as six advance
Society calls for combined mental health and incapacity tribunal
"Urgent need" for next Parliament to overhaul the law
Partner promotion at Turcan Connell
Don Macleod advanced in land and property team
Disqualification for tailgating would be justified: Sheriff Appeal Court
Sheriff was "lenient" in restricting penalty to eight points
Anwar receives death threats following mosque dispute
"Climate of fear" claim despite imam's peace move
Three partners lead promotions round at bto
Four new associates include one lateral hire
Burness Paull to sponsor Scotland at Homeless World Cup
Backing for men's and women's teams at Glasgow hosted event
SLCC publishes consultation responses and answers criticisms
Complaints body emphasises its wider role
Revenge blackmail attempt leads to solicitor being struck off
Tribunal bars man jailed for extortion bid against alleged former abuser
Pursuer's firm claims success in raising pleural plaques compensation
Judgment departs from framework agreements to reflect individual risks
Scott Williamson becomes chairman at Blackadders
Two new partners among other changes as Glasgow office opens