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Scottish Legal News
The Journal Online brings you the latest Scottish legal news headlines
30 May 08
Lawyers' delay ends medical case
Six and a half years of inaction was "inordinate and inexcusable"
30 May 08
Charity water charge exemption to continue
Principles for charging will give relief to smaller bodies in voluntary sector
30 May 08
FIFA backs player quota despite EU warning
Football authority votes for home player plan in face of Commission protest
30 May 08
Judges to view confidential Lockerbie papers
Decision on future hearings to follow consideration of "public interest immunity" documents
30 May 08
First all-female appeal bench sits
Three women senators hear interdict appeal in trade name dispute
29 May 08
Society wants to set new solicitor standards
Consultation seeks views on what the public want from a solicitor
29 May 08
Commercial property lawyer joins Bell & Scott
Dawn Anderson moves from Archibald Campbell & Harley
29 May 08
US expert to talk to MSPs about divorce solutions
Christina McGhee joins HBJ Gateley Wareing and Lindsays to promote amicable separation
28 May 08
Tougher action promised for FOI non-compliance
Commissioner to target authorities flouting freedom of information rules
27 May 08
Figures show strong financial services sector
Continued strong growth reported as Scotland marks Global Financial Services Week
27 May 08
Burness take on City finance lawyer
Lorna Finlayson joins from Weil Gotshal & Manges
26 May 08
Consumer laws tightened up
New legislation makes it tougher for businesses to act unfairly
26 May 08
Government presses for closing of FBO loophole
Legislation needed for UEFA final hooligans to be banned from matches in Scotland
23 May 08
Legal aid funding to increase
Kenny MacAskill announces increase at conference, but Law Society sounds note of warning
23 May 08
Lawyers discuss legal profession's future
Justice Secretary and IT expert speakers at Law Society conference
23 May 08
Banks likely to appeal against charges ruling
Judge indicates that appeal will be allowed in overdraft unfair contracts ruling
23 May 08
Backing for plans to open up legal services market
Solicitors vote for introduction of alternative business structures for law firms
22 May 08
Crown "wants vetted solicitors" for Megrahi
Denial that next week's hearing relating to Lockerbie bomber to be private
22 May 08
Tougher community sentences needed, report says
Henry McLeish's report says work needed to increase public confidence in system
22 May 08
No compensation claim for alleged abuse victims
House of Lords back Court of Session judgment that too much time has elapsed
22 May 08
Charitable status of colleges to be protected
First Minister says move will keep colleges inclusive and sustainable
21 May 08
Law firm adopts new look and structure
Brechin Tindal Oatts re-brands as bto
21 May 08
Colleges' charity status gets protection
Order removes threat to status through use of ministerial powers
21 May 08
Ministers announce public projects scheme
Scottish Futures Trust promised to be cheaper than PPP/PFI
21 May 08
Raft of promotions for MMS
Four new partners lead step-ups in Edinburgh, London and Glasgow offices
20 May 08
Tayside firm shortlisted for recruitment award
Thorntons Solicitors recognised for its contribution to graduate recruitment
20 May 08
Law proposed to stop discrimination against troops
Legislation aimed at improving relations between the public and the military
19 May 08
Hospital superbug case to go to proof
Patient who contracted MRSA entitled to found on Hazardous Substances Regulations
19 May 08
Area fiscal for Glasgow appointed
Lesley Thomson takes up role as Scotland's most senior procurator fiscal
19 May 08
Court marks Lord Macfadyen's passing
Report of the tribute to Lord Macfadyen paid in the Court of Session by the Lord President
19 May 08
Legal aid: talks go on
Concessions by the Scottish Government in relation to summary criminal legal aid fees, and the outlook for further talks
19 May 08
Regulator replaces Communities Scotland
Communities Scotland has been abolished and its inspection function taken over by the Scottish Housing Regulator
19 May 08
Clancy flies the flag in Illinois
Michael Clancy, Director of Law Reform at the Society, addressed the Illinois St Andrew Society as part of the United States' Scotland Week celebrations
19 May 08
Election of members of Council 2008
Results of the constituency elections held this year
19 May 08
World semi for Dundee students
Two Diploma students at Dundee University reached the semi-finals of the International Client Counselling Competition
19 May 08
From the Brussels office
Updates on the Rome I Regulation; antitrust damages claims; mediation in cross-border disputes
16 May 08
Faculty stands up for independent referral bar
Legal service changes should not include advocates in partnership, minister told
16 May 08
Flexible working chance for all parents
Government to extend right of request to all parents of children up to 16
16 May 08
Hunter fails to block Dobbies rights issue
Interim interdict refused as judge declines to interfere in "commercial tussle"
16 May 08
Food preparation charges for elderly to go
Government to end authorities' ability to charge under personal care scheme
15 May 08
"Right to buy" restricted in North Ayrshire
Pressured area status for social housing in 11 letting areas
15 May 08
Clancy chairs IBA discussion on religion influence
Scottish canon lawyer predicts some incorporation of Islamic law in UK over time
15 May 08
Party split on demand for return of care funding
Labour declines to support call for pursuit of attendance allowance money from Westminster
14 May 08
Study ordered of bill's impact on judiciary
Government follows up Justice Committee's concerns on Judiciary and Courts Bill
14 May 08
Society's paralegal scheme out for views
Feedback invited for proposals on how to become "Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal"
14 May 08
Growth continues at Pinsent Masons
Scottish offices share in 11% revenue rise
13 May 08
Views sought on Glasgow court unification
SCS proposing new Justice of the Peace court to cover Glasgow and Strathkelvin sheriffdom
13 May 08
Crofters Commission should be abolished: report
Committee of inquiry wants to see land and house occupation tied to crofting use
13 May 08
Call for evidence on constitution proposals
Joint committee of Parliament seeks views on government's Constitutional Renewal Bill
12 May 08
Community network begins child law service
Not-for-profit advice body opens in Edinburgh
12 May 08
US "divorce coach" to promote Scots parent classes
TV presenter to lead FMS seminar ahead of pilot scheme
12 May 08
Scots accent causes problems for transcribers
Court records said to be wrong because English-based company can't understand accent
12 May 08
"Webby" award for Pinsent Masons
Firm's out-law.com site recognised in international contest
9 May 08
Views sought on support needs laws
Government wants to strengthen Additional Support for Learning Act
9 May 08
Promotion for three at Shepherd and Wedderburn
Law firm's partner total now stands at 72
9 May 08
Commission reviews trustees' liability
Discussion paper proposes to restrict scope for personal liability
8 May 08
Human rights commissioners named
Shelagh McCall, John McNeill and Kay Hampton to be members under Professor Alan Miller
8 May 08
Too many sharing cells in prisons
Audit Scotland report reveals extent of overcrowding in Scotland's jails
8 May 08
Firearms legislation "a guddle"
Summit proposes pilot airgun scheme as Home Office called on to revise gun laws
7 May 08
Work-to-rule lawyers disrupt sheriff court
Glasgow Bar Association's actions stop custody cases getting solicitor of choice
7 May 08
DLA Piper Scotland to support three good causes
Firm wants to raise £10,000 to help Scottish charities
6 May 08
HBJ Gateley Wareing to merge with specialist firm
Move will create specialist shipping and multi-modal transport practice
6 May 08
Brand new office for Morton Fraser
Firm to move to Edinburgh's new business district at Quartermile
6 May 08
Defence lawyer strike hits Scottish sheriff courts
Industrial action will affect Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Falkirk, Aberdeen and Dumbarton
5 May 08
MSPs concerned at bill's burden on judges
Justice Committee warns of administrative overload under Judiciary Bill
5 May 08
Spouse's privilege rule to end
Husbands and wives to be compellable witnesses against their partners
5 May 08
Sheriffs using new powers over absconders
Longer sentences could be deterring absconding from open prisons
2 May 08
Council hears of Proposed Commission fees
Main points from Law Society of Scotland's monthly meeting
2 May 08
Proposed Complaints Commission fees announced
Solicitors face £307 base charge for nine-month budget period
2 May 08
Industrial action to hit Glasgow Sheriff Court
Criminal lawyers in protest at government's plans for legal aid payments
1 May 08
Complaints Commission publishes its proposed rules
Draft available for consultation until the end of the month
1 May 08
Advocates elect Keeper of Library
Mungo Bovey takes over from Stephen Woolman
1 May 08
Two more partners for MacRoberts
One hire for the banking and finance group and another joins the firm's projects group
1 May 08
Big firm partner joins Bell & Scott
John Gallacher moves from Dundas & Wilson to firm's investment and development team
1 May 08
Own-language legal advice online for migrants
Govan Law Centre's new service is available in five languages
1 May 08
Alloa acquisition for Central Belt firm
Russel + Aitken take over Allan Grant
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