Legal news
MBM Commercial opens in London with partner hire
Michael Arnott joins from Farrer & Co
Series of new faces join DAC Beachcroft
Nine move to firm as two promoted
Suspended solicitor could not validly serve writ in own cause, court rules
Decree in absence reduced in absence of valid citation
SCBA office bearers re-elected for 2016
Thomas Ross and Claire Mitchell continue in top two posts
Scotland should be excluded from Trades Union Bill: Holyrood committee
MSPs propose alternative strategies if UK Government refuses
SYLA launches Spring Ball
Fifth annual event returns to Edinburgh
Mergers fuel growth at Thorntons
Revenue up nearly 23% while profits hold despite costs
Two advocates appointed Queen's Counsel in England
John McKendrick and Andrew Smith QC among successful applicants
Holyrood committee calls for improvements to Private Tenancies Bill
MSPs support general principles but say "legitimate issues" raised
Kennedys Scotland moves to new office in Edinburgh
Firm expands Scottish operations 18 months after crossing the border
Society video promotes law reform work
New production shows extent of parliamentary liaison
Work internet monitoring not against employee's human rights, court rules
Employer's actions proportionate to enforcing rule against personal use
Minister announces new register of control of land in Scotland
Land Reform Bill to be amended to provide necessary power
SLCC welcomes English legal services review
Complaints body will "closely monitor" CMA study as it revises strategy
Company cleared in parking fraud case
"No case to answer" submission upheld after Crown evidence
Holyrood committee declines to back Alcohol Health Bill
Majority prefer Government approach to member's bill
CMA launches legal services market study for England & Wales
Outcome may inform consideration of position in Scotland
Parking company on fraud charges for invalid claims
Letters cited England-only legislation
FoI extensions announced to take effect from September
Grant-aided schools and privately run prisons among new additions
Dewar tournament school debaters take on historical injustices
62 teams contest this month's second round
English court review floats online, lawyerless resolution up to £25,000
Provisional views published for comment ahead of final report
Draft third party rights bill goes out to views
Commission opens short consultation ahead of contract report
Reclaiming motion fails in law firm pension rules challenge
Historic amendments had to be taken to have been validly made
"Urgent" steps needed to improve DWP pension statements, MPs say
Interim report calls for immediate action to counter confusion caused