Legal news
Commercial firms sign up partners as McClure Naismith goes under
Administration for 189 year old Glasgow practice as costs mount
  Age of criminal responsibility should rise to 12, professor argues
Family law expert backs Criminal Justice Bill amendment
  Crown explains "insufficient evidence" decision on bin lorry prosecution
No recent history of blackouts that meant driver should not have driven
  Call for in-house "Rising Star" nominations
4 September deadline for 2015 ILG award entries
  House to step down as chief constable
December departure for under-fire Police Scotland head
  New partners not liable for prior debts without averments of acceptance
Liquidator also refused order to disclose solicitors' insurance cover
  Stronachs recruits employment partner
Anya Duncan arrives from Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
  Sturgeon cuts the cake at Law Commission anniversary visit
First Minister pays tribute to reforming work over 50 years
  Thomas Muir's trial has lessons for today, Dean says
Re-enactment highlights importance of right to fair trial
  Court issues guidance on operation of internet restrictions
Case raises issues of how much discretion to supervising officers
  Early Scots law cases now made available online
Scottish Council of Law Reporting releases electronic versions
  Appeal court overturns harassment acquittal
Sheriff erred in holding "approach" to complainer not proven
  Drug related deaths at new high in latest year
Age profile rises with fewer younger victims
  Letting agents' code of practice goes out to views
Ministers consult on proposals for supporting new Housing Act
  Sheriffs appointed to National Personal Injury Court
Six to serve in specialist Edinburgh based sheriff court
  SYLA opens new season with Glasgow/Edinburgh socials
Programme announced from now till October
  Capital projects expert returns to MMS
Stewart Maciver rejoins firm from CMS
  Three appointed to Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission
Colin Dunipace is new legal member
  Indecent assault conviction undermined by sheriff's "victim" references
Appeal unopposed by Crown due to prejudicial language
  Burness Paull reports further double digit growth
Turnover up 11% and profit 12% in year to 31 July
  SLAB reports positive feedback on Solicitor Contact Line advice
All respondents considered service good or very good
  Advocate General announces UK Government standing junior counsel
Twenty advocates appointed following "strong competition"
  Bank card insurance compensation scheme to open
Affinion mis-selling claim forms to be sent out
  No pardon over 18th century murder conviction, campaigners told
Case will not be reopened of "Appin Murder" accused James Stewart