Legal news

Home reports given positive review – with qualifications
Report recommends improved format, and notes conflict issue

Faculty fears conflict of interest in new oil and gas regulator
Proposed Aberdeen-based body could have interest in disputes it rules on

Society targets pay gap in revised equality strategy
Rule changes could follow if voluntary approach fails

Croft house grant scheme comes up for review
Consultation opens on future rules and payments

Social media survey puts Inksters high in Twitter ratings
Firm competes with London giants in engagement rankings

Private rented sector proposals need more work, Faculty claims
Consultation response highlights clashes with policy objectives

More charities to benefit from water charges exemption
Applications now open for new scheme from April

Partner appointment boosts Burness Paull HSE team
Ray Gribben joins from DLA Piper

Money advice campaign marks new Financial Health Service
New website provides signposts to best information

Scottish Standard Clauses now in effect
Agreement reached on missive conditions for all parts of the country

Finalists announced for 2015 Scottish Legal Awards
Spread of practices make shortlist in 15 categories

Brodies marks new year with 600 employee count
Four solicitors among six new staff

Revenue Scotland announces board
Five to run new body from 1 January

Honours for three Scottish solicitors
Winsor, Brymer and Minto recognised in fields of service

Court explains decision on valid continuing power of attorney
Reasons point to wording that "clearly expresses granter's intention"

Faculty says thank you for services in 2014
Free Legal Services Unit heads list of those who supported the public

Solicitors win public confidence, Society survey finds
Around 90% positive response from recent clients

Landowner becomes first one guilty of vicarious wildlife offence
Conviction follows criminal actions of employed gamekeeper

QC and solicitor to join Scottish Law Commission
David Johnston and Caroline Drummond appointed for five year terms

Appeal fails in bid for TripAdvisor disclosure
Court of Session has no power in relation to USA company

Council damages payouts fall by half
Figures show big drop in latest five year period

Council held in data protection breach for surveillance of sick employee
Insufficient evidence to justify move, Information Commissioner rules

Judge overrules Keeper's practice on pre-RBS v Wilson repossessions
Property should be registered free of postponed securities

Tods Murray owed over £5m at end, administrators report
Office costs were major factor in insolvency