Legal news
Sturgeon cuts the cake at Law Commission anniversary visit
First Minister pays tribute to reforming work over 50 years
Thomas Muir's trial has lessons for today, Dean says
Re-enactment highlights importance of right to fair trial
Court issues guidance on operation of internet restrictions
Case raises issues of how much discretion to supervising officers
Early Scots law cases now made available online
Scottish Council of Law Reporting releases electronic versions
Appeal court overturns harassment acquittal
Sheriff erred in holding "approach" to complainer not proven
Drug related deaths at new high in latest year
Age profile rises with fewer younger victims
Letting agents' code of practice goes out to views
Ministers consult on proposals for supporting new Housing Act
Sheriffs appointed to National Personal Injury Court
Six to serve in specialist Edinburgh based sheriff court
SYLA opens new season with Glasgow/Edinburgh socials
Programme announced from now till October
Capital projects expert returns to MMS
Stewart Maciver rejoins firm from CMS
Three appointed to Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission
Colin Dunipace is new legal member
Indecent assault conviction undermined by sheriff's "victim" references
Appeal unopposed by Crown due to prejudicial language
Burness Paull reports further double digit growth
Turnover up 11% and profit 12% in year to 31 July
SLAB reports positive feedback on Solicitor Contact Line advice
All respondents considered service good or very good
Advocate General announces UK Government standing junior counsel
Twenty advocates appointed following "strong competition"
Bank card insurance compensation scheme to open
Affinion mis-selling claim forms to be sent out
No pardon over 18th century murder conviction, campaigners told
Case will not be reopened of "Appin Murder" accused James Stewart
Correct advice may not be enough, court rules on complaint appeal
Service has to be judged from lay client's viewpoint as well as solicitor's
Bin lorry families seek FAI adjournment for private prosecution
Sheriff asked to rule ahead of driver giving evidence
McClure Naismith admits to merger talks
Chairman accepts issues at firm hit by accounts delays
"Corporate parenting" guidelines aim to improve lives of vulnerable young
Ministers seek better outcomes for looked after children and care leavers
Appeal court explains why Lockerbie relatives cannot seek conviction review
Act does not provide right to be direct participants in proceedings
Edinburgh academic joins Judicial Appointments Board
Lay member position for Professor Stephen Tierney
Society targets expansion in new five year strategy
More services and new member categories key to "Leading Legal Excellence"