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Lawyers' delay ends medical case

30 May 08

Six and a half years of inaction was "inordinate and inexcusable"

Charity water charge exemption to continue

30 May 08

Principles for charging will give relief to smaller bodies in voluntary sector

FIFA backs player quota despite EU warning

30 May 08

Football authority votes for home player plan in face of Commission protest

Judges to view confidential Lockerbie papers

30 May 08

Decision on future hearings to follow consideration of "public interest immunity" documents

First all-female appeal bench sits

30 May 08

Three women senators hear interdict appeal in trade name dispute

Society wants to set new solicitor standards

29 May 08

Consultation seeks views on what the public want from a solicitor

Commercial property lawyer joins Bell & Scott

29 May 08

Dawn Anderson moves from Archibald Campbell & Harley

US expert to talk to MSPs about divorce solutions

29 May 08

Christina McGhee joins HBJ Gateley Wareing and Lindsays to promote amicable separation

Tougher action promised for FOI non-compliance

28 May 08

Commissioner to target authorities flouting freedom of information rules

Figures show strong financial services sector

27 May 08

Continued strong growth reported as Scotland marks Global Financial Services Week

Burness take on City finance lawyer

27 May 08

Lorna Finlayson joins from Weil Gotshal & Manges

Consumer laws tightened up

26 May 08

New legislation makes it tougher for businesses to act unfairly

Government presses for closing of FBO loophole

26 May 08

Legislation needed for UEFA final hooligans to be banned from matches in Scotland

Legal aid funding to increase

23 May 08

Kenny MacAskill announces increase at conference, but Law Society sounds note of warning

Lawyers discuss legal profession's future

23 May 08

Justice Secretary and IT expert speakers at Law Society conference

Banks likely to appeal against charges ruling

23 May 08

Judge indicates that appeal will be allowed in overdraft unfair contracts ruling

Backing for plans to open up legal services market

23 May 08

Solicitors vote for introduction of alternative business structures for law firms

Crown "wants vetted solicitors" for Megrahi

22 May 08

Denial that next week's hearing relating to Lockerbie bomber to be private

Tougher community sentences needed, report says

22 May 08

Henry McLeish's report says work needed to increase public confidence in system

No compensation claim for alleged abuse victims

22 May 08

House of Lords back Court of Session judgment that too much time has elapsed

Charitable status of colleges to be protected

22 May 08

First Minister says move will keep colleges inclusive and sustainable

Law firm adopts new look and structure

21 May 08

Brechin Tindal Oatts re-brands as bto

Colleges' charity status gets protection

21 May 08

Order removes threat to status through use of ministerial powers

Ministers announce public projects scheme

21 May 08

Scottish Futures Trust promised to be cheaper than PPP/PFI

Raft of promotions for MMS

21 May 08

Four new partners lead step-ups in Edinburgh, London and Glasgow offices

Tayside firm shortlisted for recruitment award

20 May 08

Thorntons Solicitors recognised for its contribution to graduate recruitment

Law proposed to stop discrimination against troops

20 May 08

Legislation aimed at improving relations between the public and the military

Hospital superbug case to go to proof

19 May 08

Patient who contracted MRSA entitled to found on Hazardous Substances Regulations

Area fiscal for Glasgow appointed

19 May 08

Lesley Thomson takes up role as Scotland's most senior procurator fiscal

Court marks Lord Macfadyen's passing

19 May 08

Report of the tribute to Lord Macfadyen paid in the Court of Session by the Lord President

Legal aid: talks go on

19 May 08

Concessions by the Scottish Government in relation to summary criminal legal aid fees, and the outlook for further talks

Regulator replaces Communities Scotland

19 May 08

Communities Scotland has been abolished and its inspection function taken over by the Scottish Housing Regulator

Clancy flies the flag in Illinois

19 May 08

Michael Clancy, Director of Law Reform at the Society, addressed the Illinois St Andrew Society as part of the United States' Scotland Week celebrations

Election of members of Council 2008

19 May 08

Results of the constituency elections held this year

World semi for Dundee students

19 May 08

Two Diploma students at Dundee University reached the semi-finals of the International Client Counselling Competition

From the Brussels office

19 May 08

Updates on the Rome I Regulation; antitrust damages claims; mediation in cross-border disputes

Faculty stands up for independent referral bar

16 May 08

Legal service changes should not include advocates in partnership, minister told

Flexible working chance for all parents

16 May 08

Government to extend right of request to all parents of children up to 16

Hunter fails to block Dobbies rights issue

16 May 08

Interim interdict refused as judge declines to interfere in "commercial tussle"

Food preparation charges for elderly to go

16 May 08

Government to end authorities' ability to charge under personal care scheme

"Right to buy" restricted in North Ayrshire

15 May 08

Pressured area status for social housing in 11 letting areas

Clancy chairs IBA discussion on religion influence

15 May 08

Scottish canon lawyer predicts some incorporation of Islamic law in UK over time

Party split on demand for return of care funding

15 May 08

Labour declines to support call for pursuit of attendance allowance money from Westminster

Study ordered of bill's impact on judiciary

14 May 08

Government follows up Justice Committee's concerns on Judiciary and Courts Bill

Society's paralegal scheme out for views

14 May 08

Feedback invited for proposals on how to become "Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal"

Growth continues at Pinsent Masons

14 May 08

Scottish offices share in 11% revenue rise

Views sought on Glasgow court unification

13 May 08

SCS proposing new Justice of the Peace court to cover Glasgow and Strathkelvin sheriffdom

Crofters Commission should be abolished: report

13 May 08

Committee of inquiry wants to see land and house occupation tied to crofting use

Call for evidence on constitution proposals

13 May 08

Joint committee of Parliament seeks views on government's Constitutional Renewal Bill

Community network begins child law service

12 May 08

Not-for-profit advice body opens in Edinburgh

US "divorce coach" to promote Scots parent classes

12 May 08

TV presenter to lead FMS seminar ahead of pilot scheme

Scots accent causes problems for transcribers

12 May 08

Court records said to be wrong because English-based company can't understand accent

"Webby" award for Pinsent Masons

12 May 08

Firm's out-law.com site recognised in international contest

Views sought on support needs laws

9 May 08

Government wants to strengthen Additional Support for Learning Act

Promotion for three at Shepherd and Wedderburn

9 May 08

Law firm's partner total now stands at 72

Commission reviews trustees' liability

9 May 08

Discussion paper proposes to restrict scope for personal liability

Human rights commissioners named

8 May 08

Shelagh McCall, John McNeill and Kay Hampton to be members under Professor Alan Miller

Too many sharing cells in prisons

8 May 08

Audit Scotland report reveals extent of overcrowding in Scotland's jails

Firearms legislation "a guddle"

8 May 08

Summit proposes pilot airgun scheme as Home Office called on to revise gun laws

Work-to-rule lawyers disrupt sheriff court

7 May 08

Glasgow Bar Association's actions stop custody cases getting solicitor of choice

DLA Piper Scotland to support three good causes

7 May 08

Firm wants to raise £10,000 to help Scottish charities

HBJ Gateley Wareing to merge with specialist firm

6 May 08

Move will create specialist shipping and multi-modal transport practice

Brand new office for Morton Fraser

6 May 08

Firm to move to Edinburgh's new business district at Quartermile

Defence lawyer strike hits Scottish sheriff courts

6 May 08

Industrial action will affect Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Falkirk, Aberdeen and Dumbarton

MSPs concerned at bill's burden on judges

5 May 08

Justice Committee warns of administrative overload under Judiciary Bill

Spouse's privilege rule to end

5 May 08

Husbands and wives to be compellable witnesses against their partners

Sheriffs using new powers over absconders

5 May 08

Longer sentences could be deterring absconding from open prisons

Council hears of Proposed Commission fees

2 May 08

Main points from Law Society of Scotland's monthly meeting

Proposed Complaints Commission fees announced

2 May 08

Solicitors face £307 base charge for nine-month budget period

Industrial action to hit Glasgow Sheriff Court

2 May 08

Criminal lawyers in protest at government's plans for legal aid payments

Complaints Commission publishes its proposed rules

1 May 08

Draft available for consultation until the end of the month

Advocates elect Keeper of Library

1 May 08

Mungo Bovey takes over from Stephen Woolman

Two more partners for MacRoberts

1 May 08

One hire for the banking and finance group and another joins the firm's projects group

Big firm partner joins Bell & Scott

1 May 08

John Gallacher moves from Dundas & Wilson to firm's investment and development team

Own-language legal advice online for migrants

1 May 08

Govan Law Centre's new service is available in five languages

Alloa acquisition for Central Belt firm

1 May 08

Russel + Aitken take over Allan Grant