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IBA joins in criticism of UK ministers' lawyer remarks

24th November 2020 | government-administration
Leaders call for Government apology and commitment to justice funding

Sheriff courts all using virtual platform from today

23rd November 2020 | civil litigation , information technology | IT and intellectual property , Civil court work
Civil case WebEx capability rolled out across Scotland following civil pilots

Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force

23rd November 2020 | family-child law | Children
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views

Ministers consult on electrician law after bill proposal

23rd November 2020 | consumer | Health , Power and utilities
Paper asks whether regulation needed for public protection

Scullion LAW offers support network to families

20th November 2020 | family-child law , mental health-adult incapacity
Free expert advice for new clients

SLCC reports strong performance despite COVID-19

20th November 2020 | professional regulation
Commission "well positioned for future challenges": chief executive

Crowdfunder launched for Lockerbie bomber appeal

20th November 2020 | criminal law
Public asked for donations to pay legal fees

Fines collection holding up despite COVID, SCTS reports

19th November 2020 | criminal law
Payment terms can be agreed with those struggling to meet fines

Jameson among Investment Bank board appointments

19th November 2020 | careers
Senior in-house lawyer one of eight non-executive directors at SNIB

September house prices take an upturn

18th November 2020 | property (non-commercial)
Scottish average up on previous month and on 12 month view

Former Thorntons partner goes it alone

18th November 2020 | careers
Family lawyer Amanda Wilson sets up specialist practice

Multi-day election among Holyrood poll COVID plans

17th November 2020 | government-administration
Call for views on bill with contingency measures for May 2021 election

SCTS reports criminal business throughput for October

17th November 2020 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Trials increasing but total cases concluded slips month on month

Bench resource on remote jury trials published for all

17th November 2020 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Revised guidance covers remote jury centres and written directions

QC to chair Edinburgh Council death inquiry

17th November 2020 | careers
Pinsent Masons to support investigation into Salisbury Crags death

Public bodies failing in racial equality, MSPs report

16th November 2020 | employment , human rights | Discrimination
Committee calls for action on diversity and ethnic pay gap

Gillian Carty elected to chair Shepherd & Wedderburn

16th November 2020 | careers
Insolvency specialist chosen as Paul Hally steps down after six years

Tied Pubs Bill fails to win Holyrood committee backing

16th November 2020 | licensing | Liquor licensing
Majority stage 1 report finds lack of evidence of need

Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic

13th November 2020 | criminal law , family-child law
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases

SCTS procurement team wins ‘highly commended’ prize

13th November 2020 | careers
Success at virtual GO Awards Scotland ceremony

Allan Argue launches his own practice

13th November 2020 | careers , employment
Firm focuses on personal injury claims and employment law

Burness Paull promotes funds partner

12th November 2020 | careers
Ruaridh Cole recognised for role in team's success

IBA stages two open-access Scottish focused events

12th November 2020 | dispute resolution | Alternative dispute resolution
First Minister interview, and dispute resolution panel session, on tomorrow

Legal firms compete for social mobility ranking

12th November 2020 | employment , practice management
Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 shows 28 legal concerns in top 75
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