Legal news
Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act
Lord Fairley takes seat on Court of Session bench
First of five recent appointments installed as senator
Health and safety prosecutions down, but stay vigilant: lawyer
Bruce Craig comments on pressures facing HSE
Four hires show Shoosmiths' Scottish growth intentions
Two partners and two associates join in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Scottish ministers face budget challenge over UK March date
Spending will have to be decided ahead of knowing final funding
Dentons announces expansion into Ireland
Two partners hired and rapid expansion predicted by largest law firm
Ministers to hold discussion events on jury reform
Open events will consider what should follow research findings
Proposed new consumer body given initial backing
Holyrood stage 1 report supports general principles
BTO figures show dip in latest year
Profits fall as IT investment increases
Clyde & Co offers dispute resolution agency service
Firms can outsource resolution while retaining client relationships
Lindsays predicts rise of "subject to sale" offers
Trend could be used to encourage conditional housing sale listings
Low carbon standards coming for new homes
2024 date for rules to reduce emissions
Balfour + Manson unveils new management lineup
Three partners to form senior management team
Start date for summary criminal case management pilots
Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley to test new approach
SYLA survey finds mixed views on new admission rules
Nearly half of sample opposed to court appearances after three months
Court user satisfaction remains high, latest survey finds
Professional and public users report good experience
Advice funding for asylum seekers under homelessness threat
Scottish ministers to fund advocacy support efforts
OBE for Professor Sheila McLean in New Year Honours
Glasgow academic recognised for services to health and education
Ledingham Chalmers reports year of growth
Turnover and profits rise in 12 months to March 2019
High Court explains returned prisoner discount calculations
Period on remand taken into account after discount applied
Women lawyers mark 100th birthday of enabling Act
Anniversary today of passing of Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919
Aberdeen legal firm hit by fire
Lefevre Litigation hopes to maintain client service
Ministers propose improved debt advice services
Plans published to improve availability of advice
Referendums Bill passes final stage
Contentious measure approved with Green support