Legal news
ICCA Edinburgh Congress rescheduled for September 2022
Continuing COVID-19 restrictions force further postponement of global event
Future of Civil Courts conference papers published
Report and contributed papers available online
SCTS publishes criminal business figures for May
Trials continue around or below average pre-COVID levels
Supreme Court restates professional duty of care scope
Two decisions attempt coherent approach to recoverable loss
Solicitor and advocate appointed to SCCRC
Gillian Mawdsley and Jacqueline Fordyce to serve four year terms
Euan Murray rejoins Shepherd & Wedderburn as partner
Energy specialist joins Construction & Infrastructure team
Firework buyers could need licence under new proposals
Ministers consult on legislation to improve firework safety
Remote hearings to continue under COVID extension bill
MSPs set to debate keeping selected provisions in force until March 2022
Former MP and MSP Andrew Welsh dies aged 77
Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to SNP politician
FAI to be held into Cameron House deaths
Crown Office move over 2017 hotel fire
New sentencing guidelines are agreed
Move to demystify court decisions
BTO gives free fertility law advice
Online service designed for potential parents
Lindsays to help video game designers
Firm provides legal advice for students
Dorothy Bain QC to be next Lord Advocate
Ruth Charteris QC nominated for Solicitor General
Aberdein Considine hires 17 new staff
Expansion in firm’s UK operations
Register of interest plan for judges moves closer
SNP vows to deliver manifesto commitment
Seventeen staff promoted at Morton Fraser
Senior appointments across law firm
Promotions at Davidson Chalmers Stewart
Four new Directors announced
Rise in hate crime charges
New figures reveal 4% increase
Lords criticise inadequate scrutiny of COVID laws
Report calls for prior approval, and more clarity on what is mandatory
Further Coronavirus Bill will extend some special powers
Questions as Scottish ministers plan to legislate ahead of summer recess
Murray refused Supreme Court appeal in contempt case
High Court finds no arguable points of law in application for leave
Inverness partner hire for Ledingham Chalmers
JP Campbell to join from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
Dickson Minto names two new partners
Craig Roberts and Nicola Mitchell promoted; Alex Smith now finance director