News reel
30 Nov 07
Sufferers of pleural plaques will be able to sue for damages
29 Nov 07
MacAskill "not prepared to let prisons implode"
29 Nov 07
Current process is "out of date and inconsistent"
28 Nov 07
Regulation of legal services "too complex and unnecessarily restrictive"
28 Nov 07
Former Solicitor General for Scotland asked to sort out handling of money gifts
27 Nov 07
Richard Keen takes over lead role at Faculty of Advocates
27 Nov 07
Ledingham Chalmers' efforts help Cyrenians, Highland Homeless Trust and Children in Need
27 Nov 07
MacAskill announces proposals to cut reoffending rates
26 Nov 07
Public Guardian Office still unable to issue combined continuing and welfare powers
26 Nov 07
Glasgow-based solicitor wins prize for Shetland-based business
26 Nov 07
Corporate partner Andrew Blain returns from director post with client company
26 Nov 07
Law Society of Scotland's annual contest for schools begins local heats stage
23 Nov 07
Paper sets out issues raised with civil courts review body, and practicable options
23 Nov 07
Plans announced for conversion from district to JP courts
23 Nov 07
All house sales will need home information pack from 14 December
23 Nov 07
Turnover up by a third and profits by 45% in 2006-07
23 Nov 07
Honorary doctorate for Olivia Giles from her home town university
22 Nov 07
Conditions improving, but rise in numbers removing benefits, says inspector
22 Nov 07
Health bodies support MSP's proposed bill, but newsagents' federation opposed
21 Nov 07
Ministers call for Law Commission review in aftermath of "World's End" case
21 Nov 07
Business development partner role ahead of proposed relaxation of business rules
21 Nov 07
Union still aggrieved over unequal pay grades despite review
21 Nov 07
Move designed to clear backlog in sheriff courts
21 Nov 07
Convener says EU ruling will cripple development of Shetland's industry
20 Nov 07
"Golden handcuffs" part of the package for newly qualified lawyers in battle for talent
20 Nov 07
Experts join firm's planning and regeneration team
20 Nov 07
Efficiency savings in doubt as new agency does not benefit from police board exemption
20 Nov 07
Royal charter voided by modern legislation, say fisheries board lawyers
19 Nov 07
Law Society of Scotland supporting England & Wales move
19 Nov 07
Lord Bingham of Cornhill formally welcomed at annual dinner
19 Nov 07
Young, elderly and those with disabilities know less about rights, says Commissioner
19 Nov 07
With the Vulnerable Witnesses Act now in force for civil cases, the Witness Service is offering certain facilities to such witnesses for an initial six month period
19 Nov 07
The Society has produced new guidance on the Money Laundering Regulations which come into force on 15 December
19 Nov 07
The Foundation has extended its provision of free education to the children of widows in Edinburgh and Lothians, to also now cover bereaved fathers
19 Nov 07
Scotland's first careers product for undergraduates interested in a legal career has been launched by careers publisher GTI, supported by the Society
19 Nov 07
Two sets of rules, one to amend the Accounts Rules in light of the money laundering changes, and one dealing with complaints after a practice ceases, are coming into force
16 Nov 07
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joins Richard Henderson at ceremony
16 Nov 07
Pre-1999 convictions not at risk under Human Rights Act; nor are those since, court suggests
16 Nov 07
Action against solicitor over title condition survives challenge
16 Nov 07
MSPs recognise regulatory issues still to be faced as debate advances
15 Nov 07
Planning policy requires councils to place more value on open space
15 Nov 07
Plans to revise law and practice of disclosure of evidence in criminal proceedings
14 Nov 07
Ninth successive year of growth marked with 21% jump
14 Nov 07
Sheriff hits at threat to welfare cases
14 Nov 07
Douglas Gourlay joins banking and finance team from Dundas & Wilson
13 Nov 07
Defenders win right to recover pursuer's records as relevant to earnings claim
13 Nov 07
Firm extends its CSR programme to help Strathclyde student-run clinic
13 Nov 07
Murderer said to be planning human rights bid for sex in prison
12 Nov 07
Charity seeks willing volunteers for "Jail and Bail" event
12 Nov 07
St Vincent Street deal to give firm 30,500 sq ft of space for expanding business
12 Nov 07
Extensive powers to combat ambush marketing and ticket touting
12 Nov 07
Marketing Excellence Awards seek to expand legal sector interest
9 Nov 07
Philippa Montgomerie joins technology, commercial and media team
9 Nov 07
Power essential to rule of law, says five-judge ruling
9 Nov 07
Five firms on final leg of fundraising efforts for Prince's Trust
8 Nov 07
Richard Henderson writes to High Commissioner over fears for rule of law
8 Nov 07
Rapid growth sees firm reach 250 fee earners
8 Nov 07
Changed rules means society welcomes those with less than three years' experience
8 Nov 07
Politicians, writers and lawyers claim freedom of speech for solicitor
7 Nov 07
Offence of dying within the Houses of Parliament voted most ridiculous law
7 Nov 07
Legislation mistake not spotted by two committees
7 Nov 07
Patrick Harvie's bid to increase sentencing powers moves forward
6 Nov 07
Lawyer faces hearing following remarks made after terrorist trial
6 Nov 07
Brown's first Queen's Speech outlines legislative proposals for the next year
6 Nov 07
Susie Cowan joins asset protection team from Maclay Murray Spens
6 Nov 07
Government promises to look next year at how 2003 Act has worked in practice
5 Nov 07
Roy Martin to continue in private practice after three years as Dean
5 Nov 07
Property, employment and insolvency experts among those promoted to associate
5 Nov 07
Court would be based on successful New York project
2 Nov 07
Revision to apply to solemn criminal cases
2 Nov 07
Robert Anthony QC takes up Glasgow and Strathkelvin sheriffdom
2 Nov 07
£720,000 investment provides state-of-the-art facilities for Crown Office staff
2 Nov 07
Archibald Campbell & Harley partner total now stands at 15
2 Nov 07
MacAskill proposes Arbitration Bill to modernise dispute resolution
2 Nov 07
Gathering of in-house lawyers takes place in Edinburgh today
2 Nov 07
Committee to look into the transposition of EU directives
1 Nov 07
Government presses ahead with controversial scheme as part of housing review
1 Nov 07
Government announcement will allow suppliers to use an intermediary to raise finance
1 Nov 07
Extension of Vulnerable Witnesses Act welcomed by Justice Secretary
1 Nov 07
Law Society wants views from lawyers,politicians, consumer groups and others
1 Nov 07
Incident "entirely out of character" for partner who damaged cars after party