Home
News
Magazine
Blogs
Archive
Recruitment
Extras
Events
Quiz
Search for
You are here:
News
The Journal Online brings you the latest news headlines
31 Aug 06
Society adds to recognised specialisms
Specialists in discrimination law can apply for accreditation
31 Aug 06
Partner appointments for Anderson Strathern
Fiona Killen and Frank Gill promotions bring partner total to 38
31 Aug 06
Sheriff's car slashed for being a "Hearts" car
Change of plea avoids sheriff giving evidence against teenager
31 Aug 06
Owning violent porn to become an offence
Law in England and Wales to make possession a crime for the first time
31 Aug 06
Fixed fees not working, research shows
Executive delays publishing study suggesting miscarriages of justice more likely
30 Aug 06
Teachers call for clarity on assault law
Over-zealous child protection laws blighting teachers' lives, EIS claims as teacher is cleared
29 Aug 06
Football hooligans to be shown the red card
Football banning orders available to police and courts from Friday
29 Aug 06
New people for DLA Piper's corporate team
Alasdair Wood, Jeff Soal, Christine Kerr, Graeme McNee and Danielle Lobo appointed
29 Aug 06
Bail law to promote "public safety"
Justice Minister promises amendment to clarify release conditions
29 Aug 06
Scots make their mark in UK league
Eight firms feature in survey of UK's top-earning 100
29 Aug 06
Baroness condemns plans for ID cards
Helena Kennedy QC fears state would have too much access to personal information
29 Aug 06
Drivers caught by smoking ban
Renfrewshire cracks down on smoking in public vehicles
28 Aug 06
More rights for parents at work under review
Minister planning greater flexibility around working hours and when children are sick
28 Aug 06
Reshuffle at top for Harper Macleod
Lorne Crerar appointed chairman and Martin Darroch as chief executive
28 Aug 06
Employment catch for Lindsays
Dawn Dickson joins employment law team from MBM Commercial
25 Aug 06
Oil bosses warn against EU working time directive
UK Offshore Operators Association fears decrease in productivity
25 Aug 06
Executive announces £12 million for e-planning
New system should make planning process less bureaucratic says Minister
24 Aug 06
Standards set for prison inspections
Prison inspector wants fresh air, fruit and veg and chance of self improvement for all
24 Aug 06
Court breaks law as disabled juror is turned away
Wheelchair woman claims discrimination over lack of access
24 Aug 06
Prestwick military ban court bid rejected
No breach of international law by allowing stopovers for US weapons aid to Israel
24 Aug 06
Study seeks improvements in police report handling
HMIC/IPS report recommends more sharing of information
23 Aug 06
"Journal" company wins CA Magazine
Connect Communications awarded ICAS publishing contract
23 Aug 06
Burness completes management reshuffle
Three department heads and elected board member confirmed
23 Aug 06
Solicitor stole £70,000 from disabled client
Funds were used to boost Iain Catto's lavish lifestyle
23 Aug 06
Solicitor tried to arrange sex with underage girl
Breach of the peace and indecency charges admitted by Glasgow lawyer Ian Donnelly
22 Aug 06
London hires for McGrigors and Dundas & Wilson
Finance and tax specialists strengthen firms' London offices
22 Aug 06
PA stole £190,000 from lawyer
Trusted assistant jailed for a year for theft from Ross Harper
22 Aug 06
"Hannibal crossing" challenge for MMS
Lawyers join 75km trek across Alps for charity
22 Aug 06
Promising start for early release scheme
Almost 200 prisoners now serving part of sentence at home
21 Aug 06
Report claims mismanagement of common good fund
Millions of pounds worth of land in Edinburgh mishandled, expert claims
21 Aug 06
Pinsent Masons sees 44% increase in turnover
Scottish practice of UK firm looks to £10 million turnover in two years' time
18 Aug 06
Four new members for legal aid board
Two solicitors and two non-solicitors appointed
18 Aug 06
Appeal judges stand by provocation test
Five judges reject attempt to introduce "ordinary man" standard for violent reactions
18 Aug 06
Glasgow lawyers accept legal aid deal- reluctantly
Bar Association calls off threat to boycott sex offender cases
18 Aug 06
Ramblers take on Stagecoach millionaire
Ann Gloag's attempt to stop public access to her land to be challenged in court
18 Aug 06
Youth tagging scheme criticised for lack of use
Only eight offenders on pilot programme after 17 months
18 Aug 06
Small businesses challenge EU transport plan
Proposed security requirements will hinder free trade, says Federation
17 Aug 06
Society denies pending rift
Proposed new solicitors' association could help deliver feedback, says Adair
17 Aug 06
UK selling out to fascism, says Rumpole author
QC's next book to be protest at loss of civil liberties
17 Aug 06
Sheriffs failed to put sex offender on register
Perth sheriffs omitted order on rape threat charges
16 Aug 06
Biggest ever VAT fraud investigation
Glasgow homes and businesses raided in "carousel" probe
16 Aug 06
Asylum seeker wins round in deportation fight
Court quashes refusal of leave to appeal on adjudicator's flawed approach to credibility
15 Aug 06
Executive sex offender paper draws fire
Draft strategy criticised as pre-empting Justice Committee review
15 Aug 06
Sheridan trial judge lodges complaint
Lord Turnbull complains to Faculty over counsel's fraud question
14 Aug 06
Executive announces sword-buying ban
Move comes with licensing regime for sales of non-domestic knives
14 Aug 06
Executive plans dispersal of sex offenders
Draft strategy reported to set out mainstream housing rather than segregated unit approach
14 Aug 06
Solicitors given new money-laundering alert
Law Society of Scotland issues warning over escrow requests
11 Aug 06
Manager wins pay for sleeping on the job
Hotel man's required on-call presence was working time, says appeal tribunal
11 Aug 06
Drugs gang sentences reduced by appeal court
Total of 23 years knocked off sentences for heroin smuggling four
11 Aug 06
Wind damage did not amount to storm, says sheriff
No relevant case that loss covered by insurance
10 Aug 06
ASB powers help combat neighbour noise
Dundee Council claims success for action team
10 Aug 06
CPD after self-certification
Reminder that the new system of self-certification for CPD must be properly complied with or solicitors risk prosecution
10 Aug 06
Rules Council consults on mediation
Sheriff Court Rules Council invites views on proposed rules enabling the court to encourage parties to seek alternative methods of resolving their disputes
10 Aug 06
"Unsatisfactory conduct" policy
Acting on advice the Society is removing from solicitors' records any views reached on unsatisfactory conduct until the Legal Profession Bill is passed
10 Aug 06
Executive plans greater protection of open spaces
Proposals set out presumption against development on amenity land
10 Aug 06
Judges could sack defence lawyers under DCA plan
Latest move to curb lengthy cases in England and Wales draws fire
9 Aug 06
HMRC seeks views on updating its powers
More integrated and effective system needed for tax crime investigations
9 Aug 06
Terminal patient loses appeal
Doctors can withdraw food and drink from man when he loses ability to communicate
8 Aug 06
Firms can refuse to hire smokers, says EU
Commission has no plans to add to anti-discrimination laws
8 Aug 06
Record property sales for Edinburgh firm
Warners sells over £100 million worth in first half of 2006 as market turns upwards
8 Aug 06
£15,000 for constable in landmark case
Officer's promotion blocked after challenge over policing methods
7 Aug 06
Council accepts improved legal aid offer
Policy of non-co-operation with Executive called off after unopposed vote
7 Aug 06
Crown still failing to disclose, claim lawyers
Defence advocates say lack of proper system still leading to miscarriages of justice
7 Aug 06
Lindsays strengthen licensing team
Joanna Brynes joins new Glasgow office
4 Aug 06
Police impounding uninsured drivers' cars
Hundreds seized under new powers to combat illegal use
4 Aug 06
Claim that Executive breaking EU law over ferries
Newspaper claims subsidies on island routes could be illegal without correct procedures
3 Aug 06
Anwar launches legal bid to stop bomb flights
Lawyer wants to stop American planes using UK airports and military bases
3 Aug 06
Lawyers brand court dangerous and intimidating
Alloa Sheriff Court needs bouncers, local solicitors claim
2 Aug 06
New management structure for Burness
Firm announces new boards and raft of internal promotions
2 Aug 06
Tenant wins farm lease case
Closeness of grandfather and grandson relationship wins the day in court
2 Aug 06
Bumper year for Dundas & Wilson projects team
Team boasts record 22 deals in year to July 06
2 Aug 06
Record number of prisoner complaints
Complaints Commission records rise in grievances but more use of conciliation
1 Aug 06
Executive turns up the heat on fire laws
156,000 copies of booklet to raise profile of new law being sent out
1 Aug 06
Sheriff hits out at immigration policy
Court told that no detention places for fraud accused
1 Aug 06
Time on remand counts despite probation breach
Appeal court admonishes accused sentenced to three months
1 Aug 06
Leading QC attacked by prisoner
Paul McBride QC has nose broken in cell by convicted rapist
News Archive
2009
Jan
2008
Dec
|
Nov
|
Oct
|
Sep
|
Aug
|
Jul
|
Jun
|
May
|
Apr
|
Mar
|
Feb
|
Jan
2007
Dec
|
Nov
|
Oct
|
Sep
|
Aug
|
Jul
|
Jun
|
May
|
Apr
|
Mar
|
Feb
|
Jan
2006
Dec
|
Nov
|
Oct
|
Sep
|
Aug
|
Jul
|
Jun
|
May
|
Apr
|
Mar
|
Feb
|
Jan
2005
Dec
|
Nov
|
Oct
|
Sep
|
Aug
|
Jul
|
Jun
|
May
|
Apr
|
Mar
|
Feb
|
Jan
2004
Dec
|
Nov
|
Oct
|
Sep
|
Aug
Email updates
Subscriptions
Editor's blog
Society's blog
copyright
|
about us
|
Law Society of Scotland
|
advertise
|
subscribe
|
links
|
terms & conditions