Legal news
Mixed sex civil partnerships possible from today
New law gives same choice to same sex and mixed sex couples
Thorntons unveils biggest promotions round
Four new partners among 25 recognised
Registers report reveals 2020-21 property market data
COVID-19 hits total market value despite post-lockdown sales boom
Tributes as Property Standardisation Group turns 20
Project to streamline commercial property transactions celebrates successes
Pinsent Masons adopts carbon emissions targets
Firm aims for minimum 50% reduction globally by 2030
Fifteen admitted to Faculty after online devilling
Socially distanced ceremony held to welcome new advocates
Supreme Court hearing opens on challenge to Holyrood bills
UK Government claims UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills beyond powers
Revised short term let licensing scheme out for views
Seven week consultation opens on control regime for tourism hotspots
MSPs vote to extend coronavirus laws
Emergency measures in place until March 2022
Alastair Milne retires from Balfour+Manson
Colleagues pay tribute to ‘outstanding’ lawyer
Consultation runs on shutting large shops for New Year
Ministers ask whether Christmas Day closing should also apply on 1 January
Bill will refund vaginal mesh private removal costs
Government to meet costs of going private to reverse former NHS procedure
Fine art print offer to boost Lawscot Foundation
Signed limited edition of Parliament Hall painting goes on sale
Don't make knee-jerk Lord Advocate role changes: Dunlop
Dean's interview also doubts case for abolishing not proven verdict
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