Legal news

Summary trial scheduling problems need to be addressed: appeal court
Judges uphold sheriff's discretion in "very difficult" delay case

Tomkins to advise Scottish Secretary on constitutional points
Glasgow professor to deal with Scotland Bill questions

Sex offender review provisions meet human rights law, court rules
Inner House rejects challenge to 15-year wait for serious offender

Rodney, Wattie given further terms at Burness Paull
Chairman and managing partner appointed for three more years

Edinburgh office move for Morisons as team expands
Partner hired and another promoted in capital

Stability, not intention, key to habitual residence, Supreme Court rules
Judges uphold Inner House in refusing to return child to France

Blackadders secures third merger in a year
Arbroath's Marjory MacDonald to join forces with Tayside practice

Ministers to research tied pubs ahead of legislation decision
Study will consider whether reform needed as in England & Wales

Way must be found to protect refugees, says Dean
Lord Advocate also addresses conference on defence to false identity

Online voting boosts Society Council turnout
Six new faces among 10 successful candidates

Presiding Officer casts doubt on competence of member's parking bill
Measure to stop parking on pavements "relates to a reserved matter"

Stop and search advisory group calls for evidence
Invitation issued for views on any matter within its remit

Holyrood committee backs younger voting age bill
MSPs note data protection and other issues over new rights

Interim interdict recall means order was wrongful, judge rules
Rule not limited to where examination of facts has taken place

Offenders to be allowed earlier clean slate
Ministers consult on shorter statutory rehabilitation periods

Community Justice Bill goes out to views at stage 1
Justice Committee calls for evidence on proposed service model

"Help to Buy" nearly exhausted, ministers reveal
Only seven more days for new applications

Inner House allows proof of solicitors' third party lease advice claim
Majority decision upholds Semple Fraser reclaiming motion

Empty business properties now facing water charges
Ministers consult on removing exemption

Energy dispute resolution preferences revealed by ICEA survey
Scottish centre launches report at global forum

Harper Macleod advances after "memorable" 2014-15
Revenue and profits up in Commonwealth Games year

MMS adds two to real estate team
Director and associate hires for Aberdeen and Edinburgh

"Young person's game"? Society study looks at place of experienced lawyers
Paper is latest in series on equality and diversity

Opposing interests line up on land reform plans
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation