Legal news
Scots law governs claim though asbestosis developed in England, judges rule
Place of delict remained place of deceased's work
GSPC goes into liquidation after losses continue
Properties now being marketed by Edinburgh counterpart
Proof allowed in ex-fiscal's claim based on work stress
Judge rejects Lord Advocate's attempt to have case dismissed
Real burdens reform difficult but necessary – Faculty
Response queries how to draft law to cover all types
Death announced of Lord Mackay of Drumadoon
Former law officer and judge passes away at 72
Two child protection offences set for overhaul
Ministers consult on reforms to neglect and abuse provisions
Securities paper published through law reform collaboration
Research on enforcement will inform Commission project
Human rights QC to speak at Faculty event on Colombia peace accord
Kirsty Brimelow to describe her work in support of settlement
£3bn cost to legal sector of no-deal Brexit, LSEW estimates
Forecast predicts "significant negative effect in medium to longer term"
Prison inspectors criticise underwear/nightwear court appearances
Police "should ensure those brought to court are dressed appropriately"
Family law costs will rise after Brexit, advocates believe
Reforms will be needed to make up for losing EU rules, response states
Forty days to go until 2018 Scottish Legal Walks
Edinburgh/Glasgow events for Access to Justice Foundation on 1 October
Government appeals for advice to avoid Windrush repeat
Lawyers and others asked for insight into what happened
Insurance policy proceeds held to vest in bankrupt after discharge
Right to payment "non-vested contingent interest", not "moveable property"
Take down terrorist content in 60 minutes or be fined, EU to propose
Draft regulations promised covering social media sites
Lay member named for Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
Elizabeth Burnley has experience in private and public sectors
Work shadowing scheme opens to let lawyers see inside judicial role
Solicitors and advocates allowed up to three days' observation
Anti-Catholic and bus ticket messages help define public order crime
One conviction upheld, one reversed by Sheriff Appeal Court
Fiscal to become SFA's compliance officer
Clare Whyte succeeds Tony McGlennan in football role
Lindsays hires Glasgow corporate partner
Ian Mitchell joins from Shepherd & Wedderburn
Balfour+Manson promotes youth
Two appointed to associate level
Court of Session rules abortion pills can still be taken at home
Lady Wise rejects arguments of Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
New legal power proposed to tackle vacant and derelict land
Scottish Land Commission report suggests compulsory sales order for planning authorities
Livingstone appointed chief constable
Decision follows a “rigorous and robust selection process”