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Retired sheriff appointed to SCCRC

12th November 2019
Retired sheriff Daniel Scullion has been appointed as a legal member of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Time for a new Act on standard securities, Faculty believes

11th November 2019 | property (non-commercial)
Scottish Law Commission's proposals supported in response

MSPs seek views on Civil Partnership Bill

11th November 2019 | family-child law
Stage 1 opens on bill to allow choice to different sex couples

Scotland proper forum for St Andrews gowns trade mark dispute

11th November 2019 | civil litigation , intellectual property
Court repels pleas to jurisdiction and forum non conveniens

DAC Beachcroft takes BLM insurance team

8th November 2019 | careers
Five partners join Glasgow office

Independent review to investigate handling of deaths in prison

8th November 2019 | criminal law , government-administration
Chief inspector to recommend improvements to arrangements

Glasgow marks Madge Anderson graduation centenary

8th November 2019 | careers
Researchers uncover more of her story

Faculty Christmas gifts appeal runs again

8th November 2019
Cash or presents for needy families wanted for distribution

Gilson Gray acquires licensing specialists Miller Campbell

8th November 2019 | practice management
Glasgow merger

Surrogacy law must prevent exploitation, and secure child welfare: Faculty

7th November 2019 | family-child law
Consultation response accepts surrogacy as "fact of life"

Edinburgh University appoints its first woman Professor of Scots Law

6th November 2019 | careers
Laura Macgregor to take 297 year old chair

North councils combine to create external legal services framework

6th November 2019 | government-administration
Seven authorities appoint six firms to new panel

Bankruptcy changes from 2014 come under review

6th November 2019 | insolvency
Consultation opens on areas said to need improvement

Lectures mark Supreme Court's first 10 years

5th November 2019 | civil litigation
Four speeches reflect the four UK nations

Outer House judges relieved of wigs and robes for most sittings

5th November 2019 | civil litigation
Practice note removes requirement except when hearing evidence

Benchmarking survey finds steady profit picture despite revenue falls

5th November 2019 | law society of scotland , practice management
Glasgow and Aberdeen see biggest profit per partner boost

Partner promotion follows Ledingham Chalmers acquisition

4th November 2019 | careers
Lynne Stewart advanced in new Estate Agency team

Mackie Academy win Bar Mock Trial Scottish heat

4th November 2019 | education-training
Team will contest UK final in spring

Lindsays promotes three "rising stars"

4th November 2019 | careers
New director, senior associate and associate recognised for success

CMS makes senior Aberdeen employment hire

4th November 2019 | careers
Eric Gilligan joins as of counsel from Stronachs

New trainee court rights in force as rule change comes in

1st November 2019 | education-training , law society of scotland
Applications for admission can be made after just three months

Updated youth justice standards proposed in new consultation

1st November 2019 | criminal law , family-child law
Framework for auditing services supporting young offenders

Longserving Inverness duo retire from WJM

1st November 2019 | careers
George MacWillian and Ian MacDonald sign out after 40+ years each

Lord Advocate can be sued over malicious prosecution, judges rule

31st October 2019 | reparation
Court overrules 1961 case to allow action by Rangers administrators
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