Legal news
Letting agents rules will add unnecessary costs, Society claims
Consultation response argues for exemption for solicitors
Master Policy cover continues meantime for letters of obligation
Cover still in place under arrangements post-2012 Act
Degree needed to understand insurance small print, consumer body claims
Bank account conditions also criticised for inaccessible language
Justice system "entrenches people in poverty", study claims
Research finds most crime and victimisation in deprived areas
Self defence not available to threatening behaviour charge: appeal court
Conviction upheld for sword offence against police forcing entry to home
Time for evidence on the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill
Holyrood committee asks whether it does the job
LSEW brings in "good practice" trainee rates
Recommended pay comes a year after mandatory rate abolition
Society's school debating competition kicks off again
Donald Dewar tournament to cover internet harm in first round
Lord Advocate defends Crown Office against BBC bin lorry claims
Denial of derogatory comments and ignorance of driver's record
MSPs call for changes to community justice proposals
Stage 1 report supports bill subject to recommendations
Consumer Scotland body should support new devolved powers: report
Independent body needed to present consumer voice across policy areas
Partner and consultant join Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Alasdair Smith and Gordon Davidson add to corporate department
Smoking and health measures backed in stage 1 report
Hospital smoking ban and e-cigarette controls among provisions approved
Harper Macleod expands in Inverness
Two associates and a trainee join Highland office
Mid-tier under “intense” pressure from accountants, review states
Annual RBS study highlights massive impact of ABS south of the border
Accounting claim against solicitors following fraud held time barred
Judge not satisfied on averments of reasonable diligence
MEPs support further protection for lawyer-client communications
Commission to be pressed for action as resolution adopted
Appointments and promotions announced at bto
Edinburgh property team boosted by new arrivals
Carers Bill passes Holyrood stage 1
Non-partisan debate on general principles
No new review of Lockerbie bombing conviction, SCCRC decides
Papers from solicitors and family would be needed for further application
Review appointment criteria to increase judicial diversity: Society
Response to steering group calls for more career development work
Sheriff Appeal Court in session for first time
New court now disposing of summary criminal appeals
Women in Law Scotland network announces "soft launch" events
Glasgow and Edinburgh socials planned ahead of formal launch
£85 private parking charge upheld by Supreme Court
Majority rule overstaying charge not a penalty