Legal news

Courts revise COVID measures in line with law changes
Public access to court buildings allowed from next week

CMS names five new partners in Scotland
Promotions part of 60-strong global round

MSP’s campaign on dog stealing law gathers support
More than 1000 people sign online petition

Government plans risk weakening human rights: report
MPs and peers state Bill of Rights plans risk confusion and less protection

February house prices pause, but keep up annual rise
Average up nearly 12% on previous year

High demand affecting rural land market: Commission
Market Insights Report shows how landownership could concentrate further

Eviction ground must exist at time of notice, UT rules
Notice could not be served ahead of three months’ rent arrears

Ministers consult on requiring calorie counts in menus
Public asked for views on mandatory labelling to cut obesity

JUSTICE Scotland appeals for office bearer volunteers
New chair and vice chair sought for campaigning charity

Edinburgh Law School invites alumni contacts
Former students invited to keep in touch via survey

Aberdeen students win legal negotiation contest
University team wins Scottish round for second year running

Liability expert Lesley Allan joins Kennedys
Lawyer joins firm from Clyde & Co

Joe Davies promoted to partner at Gilson Gray
"Great talent" takes up senior role

MSPs call for clear strategy for overseas work
Report seeks overarching approach against which to evaluate proposals

Three in Scotland among nine Dentons partner promotions
Linzi Hedalen, Adam Knowles and Owen McLennan recognised

Post-COVID justice reforms need more data, MSPs report
Stage 1 report calls for greater consensus before fundamental changes made

Thorntons annual report claims reducing gender pay gap
Mean hourly gap reduces by 13.6% over five years

Amanda Millar elected to chair Dundee University court
Society Past President wins three year term on university governing body

MSPs raise concerns over NPF4 resourcing
Report on flagship planning policy says issues remain to be addressed

Ministers consult for Children's Care and Justice Bill
Paper covers potential reforms ahead of finalising content of bill

Scot among 20 new Addleshaw Goddard partners
Corporate lawyer Laura Falls part of global promotion round

Two associate promotions at Macleod & MacCallum
Tomas Simpson and Aidan Grant recognised for progress

Partner and director head 19 Turcan Connell promotions
Richard Douglas-Home and Simran Panesar-Saggu lead those recognised

SYLA pilots scheme to increase court hearing experience
Junior lawyers can sign up to view Webex procedural hearings