News reel
28 Feb 07
Constable chasing suspect failed to take reasonable care, says sheriff
28 Feb 07
Brian Monteith guilty of breach of confidentiality over committee report
27 Feb 07
Archibald Campbell & Harley expansion to cope with future growth
27 Feb 07
DRC gives 45 public bodies three months to produce equality scheme or face legal action
27 Feb 07
"Firm of the year" title for Edinburgh lawyers as honours shared
26 Feb 07
Independent report says reforms have been good for witnesses, victims, jurors and courts
26 Feb 07
Pay ballot pending as fiscals seek parity with Executive lawyers
26 Feb 07
Martin Darroch named as young finance director of the year
26 Feb 07
Driving offence now attracts £60 fine and three penalty points
26 Feb 07
Current system not working, says Donald Findlay
23 Feb 07
Husband, wife and son could still face further legal action for Rosepark home fire
23 Feb 07
Grounds of appeal may question whether ombudsman's recommendations must be taken up
23 Feb 07
New base will help maintain competitive advantage in legal marketplace, says firm
22 Feb 07
Gillespie Macandrew promotes Kirsty Macpherson and hires Hazel Tait
22 Feb 07
Major legal action to bring over 150 claims against NHS
22 Feb 07
Pensions compensation battle a further step forward following High Court victory
22 Feb 07
Charge against partners ruled invalid after firm dissolved
22 Feb 07
John Campbell ticked off for "librarian" description of senior civil servant
21 Feb 07
Presiding Officer hopes announcement will draw a line under episode
21 Feb 07
But Executive declines to allow entry without warrant where child goes missing
20 Feb 07
Executive intends to press ahead with compulsory scheme
20 Feb 07
Scottish Parking Appeals Service "likely to agree" with ruling that tickets were illegal
19 Feb 07
Board welcomes gender mix but calls for greater spread of applicants
19 Feb 07
Faculty of Advocates foresees frequent defence challenges of fingerprint evidence
19 Feb 07
Two associates appointed to Glasgow and Edinburgh offices
16 Feb 07
Agencies must investigate any allegation of mistreatment
16 Feb 07
Capital One latest to be fined for not providing customers with enough information
16 Feb 07
Long-awaited report following Shirley McKie case calls into question management of service
16 Feb 07
Consumer council recommends legislative changes to make process easier
15 Feb 07
Fire alarm results in 45 minute hold-up for Lords Menzies, Bracadale and O'Grady
15 Feb 07
Outstanding £6.5 million in fines can't be pursued because of missing info on tickets
14 Feb 07
Second consultation on modified proposals with draft bill
14 Feb 07
Two new associates for Aberdeen office
14 Feb 07
Tenant's presence showed eviction not yet complete when suspension sought
13 Feb 07
Talks confirmed over possible merger for north-east firm
13 Feb 07
New partners, legal directors and associates for firm
13 Feb 07
On-the-spot fine powers to be extended to all Scottish police forces following Tayside pilot
13 Feb 07
£118,000 for victim of abuse, sacked after eight days
12 Feb 07
SCCRC sets June date for report on Lockerbie bomber conviction review
12 Feb 07
Executive appoints Lord Justice Clerk to overhaul civil justice system
12 Feb 07
Colin Campbell QC appointed a Senator of the College of Justice
12 Feb 07
Partner status for IP and technology expert
12 Feb 07
New evidence should justify retrial following acquittal, say Conservatives
12 Feb 07
Businesses accuse Glasgow planners of stifling trade with controls on pavement facilities
12 Feb 07
How fraudsters have used altered cheques to perpetrate fraud against legal firms in recent weeks
12 Feb 07
The Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency is working with the Society to raise awareness of trends in organised crime and give practical advice to solicitors
12 Feb 07
Henry Robson is the Society's new Deputy Chief Executive
12 Feb 07
Regulations have been signed by Scottish Ministers making important changes to civil legal aid block fees
9 Feb 07
Action dismissed in absence of vital production lost by pursuers' solicitors
9 Feb 07
Convicted robber objecting to recorded message that precedes phone calls
9 Feb 07
Offer of amends must remain open if defender to rely on it, court rules
8 Feb 07
Gary Anderson joins Edinburgh office from Dundas & Wilson
8 Feb 07
New study hails success of meetings of violent offenders and victims
8 Feb 07
Law to come into force despite countryside protests
8 Feb 07
Manufacturers claim exhaust emission limits will make vehicles too expensive
7 Feb 07
Edinburgh firm reports record results on back of more competition for homes
7 Feb 07
Robert Taylor removed from registered list for criminal legal assistance
7 Feb 07
McMillan takes over Scottish operation as Connor heads for Hong Kong
6 Feb 07
Sheriff Bowman to serve a further four years on Children's Reporter Administration Board
6 Feb 07
Proceeds of Crime Act orders total welcomed by Justice Minister and Lord Advocate
6 Feb 07
GMC publishes draft guidance for doctors and seeks responses
6 Feb 07
David Laurie joins from the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
5 Feb 07
Senior police officers point to US high conviction rate as good example
5 Feb 07
Insufficient evidence that in-flight offence committed by former Lord Advocate
2 Feb 07
Online education and training consultation deadline extended to 16 February
2 Feb 07
Legal time bar halts attempt to get back £846,000 from HM Revenue and Customs
1 Feb 07
Backbencher bill rejected as Executive avoids split
1 Feb 07
Court warns of risk of confusion from wrong advice on law
1 Feb 07
Civil servants' protest against jobs cuts reduces operations