Legal news
Sale of fireworks comes under question in new consultation
Ministers invite views on ban on sale to public for safety reasons
"Same roof" rule to end for pre-1979 criminal injuries compensation claims
Government backs down in face of Supreme Court appeal
Tougher penalties for animal cruelty proposed
Ministers also seek views on powers for speedier rehoming
Eilidh Wiseman and Morag Ross join Judicial Appointments Board
Two new legal members to serve four year terms
Society opens "reporting concerns" line for whistleblowers
Suspected financial misconduct can be raised anonymously
Land Commission protocol supports community engagement process
Toolkit enhances Scottish Government guidance on land management
Judges issue revised guidance on commercial actions
Updated version includes recovery of documents; adjudication enforcement
Year's charity efforts see Burness Paull donate £36,000
Three children's charities benefit from staff efforts
Consumer costs could rise from SLCC budget plans: Society
Response to proposals calls for priority for process reforms
SLCC proposes shifting levy burden towards principals
Annual consultation opens with two models for overall 9% rise
Lorna Jack confirmed as Highlands & Islands Airports chair
Interim post becomes three year appointment
Report backs Offender Management Bill, but warns of need for resources
Enforcement measures required along with support for individuals
SYLA Spring Ball early bird rate about to close
Glasgow venue on 23 March for popular event
Withdrawing from success fee agreement should not bar payment: Faculty
Advocates respond to consultation on rules under 2018 Act
Supreme Court refuses Home Office appeal over conviction disclosure rulings
Schemes disproportionate in two respects, including young offenders
Judges to be trained ahead of new domestic abuse law
Judicial Institute to deliver package before 1 April start
Dentons' latest accounts confirm 2017-18 performance
Revenue up 21% and profit 27% following MMS merger
Large sums unpaid in criminal compensation orders, figures reveal
Freedom of information request finds £837,000 out of £9m still due
Criminal proceedings down 11% in 2017-18, official figures show
Falls in summary cases driving downward trend
JABS to introduce annual shrieval competitions
Spring round of appointments each year to fill vacancies
Death announced of legal historian David Sellar
Former law teacher and Lord Lyon passes away at 77
Women in the Law UK launches in Scotland
DWF to host Edinburgh event this week
MSPs again reject ministers' proposed debt payment calculator
Common financial tool should be stalled pending wider review: committee
Solicitor advocate joins Aberdein Considine Dispute Resolution team
Carly Stewart moves from Clyde & Co in Aberdeen