Legal news

Two Judicial Appointments Board members given further terms
Deirdre Fulton and Stephen Tierney to serve four more years

Next Commissioner for Standards in Public Life named
Caroline Anderson nominated to succeed Bill Thompson

Commercial property partner joins Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
John Smart moves to Inverness office from Ledingham Chalmers

Competition law blamed for anti-fair trade practices
Foundation claims businesses inhibited from offering better terms

94-year-old wins privacy human rights case against UK over data
Police wrong to retain personal data without proper safeguards or review

Society agrees partnership deal with tech supplier Amiqus
ADR support among products to be developed jointly

Justice Committee calls for "more ambitious" child evidence law
Stage 1 report on bill wants full adoption of "Barnahus" model

Scots school age welfare payment to come on stream in June
£250 to help families with costs of child starting school

"Nazi pug" accused refused leave for Supreme Court appeal
High Court rules no power to take appeal in this case

Compensation process adds to criminal victims' trauma, review finds
Commissioner calls for overhaul of CICA procedures

MEPs agree further motor insurance protections in EU
Minimum cover among new safeguards for accident victims

Commission releases draft bill on s 53 burdens enforcement reform
Three week consultation opens on measure to clarify law

More callers facing bullying and harassment, LawCare reports
Total helpline calls up 5% in 2018, with stress still most common cause

Judge warns against "excessive use of preliminary objections" to appeals
Adviser to site owner had interest to appeal enforcement notice

Pinsent Masons tops 2019 Stonewall inclusiveness chart
Legal firm named UK's most LGBT+ inclusive employer

Burness Paull makes renewables director hire
Nicky Pascoe joins from Shepherd & Wedderburn

Commercial property partner promotion at Aberdein Considine
David Orr recognised in Glasgow office

Consultant named to lead mental health review for young people in custody
Psychiatrist Dr Helen Smith chosen by Justice Secretary

MSPs seek leave for bills on post mortem rights; outside work curbs
Two proposed members' bills out for consultation

Human Rights Act not safe post-Brexit, Lords committee warns
Minister's reply indicates intention to revisit the issue

Company's failures forfeited right to demand return of rejected goods
Buyers of faulty suite who gave it away entitled to money back, court holds

Finalists announced for Scottish Legal Awards
Judges select 47 individuals and 52 teams

Anderson Strathern hires Adrian Smith as commercial director
Business development specialist joins from Addleshaw Goddard

Pinsent Masons named Legal 500 Scotland Firm of the Year
Strength of practice teams and individual specialists cited