News reel
31 Dec 09
Sheriff principal recognised for services to administration of justice
30 Dec 09
Legal Services Board begins operations with 68% having little knowledge of what lawyers do
30 Dec 09
Three Glasgow motorists forced to fork out extra for non-payment
30 Dec 09
Doctors’ leaders call for cross-party support
29 Dec 09
Force's compensation bill for unnecessary damage one of the highest in UK
29 Dec 09
Trade union body launches “Access to Justice” petition
24 Dec 09
Firm are Scots law advisers to Treasury's independent valuer
24 Dec 09
Public health chiefs appeal to MSPs to resurrect legislation
24 Dec 09
SRA carrying out equality impact assessment
23 Dec 09
Figures show that 150 inmates freed early had to be recalled to jail
23 Dec 09
Warners says market on the road to recovery, with prices likely to rise later next year
23 Dec 09
Shep + Wedd’s Paul Carlyle to take part in desert race
22 Dec 09
Society in service review with Scottish Family Business Association
22 Dec 09
Olivers WS says move will bring benefits to clients and build on firm's success
22 Dec 09
Regulator cites low chance of success, and says there is still a need for fundamental changes
22 Dec 09
Move follows Society submission on Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
22 Dec 09
Human rights lawyer signs up to push for full public inquiry
21 Dec 09
Govan Law Centre reacts to report predicting tomorrow's decision
21 Dec 09
New body will take over administration from 1 April
21 Dec 09
Letter to New York Times refutes US professor's claim
21 Dec 09
Dundas & Wilson closes UK’s largest-ever street lighting deal
21 Dec 09
GSPC says figures hide a "rollercoaster ride" in the housing market during 2009
21 Dec 09
Failure to reach legal agreement a "missed opportunity"
18 Dec 09
Scottish Government plans to permit councils to post statutory notices online
18 Dec 09
Judge backs council in St Andrews dispute
18 Dec 09
Bill could have led to charities having to apply for market operators' licences
18 Dec 09
Appeal to legal and other professionals to give some time
17 Dec 09
Jamie Millar will be President and Cameron Ritchie Vice President in 2010-11
17 Dec 09
Former RBS chairman attacks funding model
17 Dec 09
Justice minister praises initiative
17 Dec 09
Sir Anthony Campbell's report expected sometime next year
17 Dec 09
After 350 years, days are numbered for cheques
16 Dec 09
Equality and Human Rights Commission welcomes Supreme Court ruling
16 Dec 09
Cabinet Secretary welcomes digital advance at Registers' official launch
16 Dec 09
More explicit safeguards needed, leaders tell Justice Committee
16 Dec 09
Victims will be taken seriously, Lord Advocate promises
15 Dec 09
Civil legal aid applicants pleased with service from Board and lawyers
15 Dec 09
Scottish Law Commission says law is outdated
15 Dec 09
First Scottish civil non-devolution case to be heard at new court
14 Dec 09
Combining representation and regulation is most effective system for members, President claims
14 Dec 09
New courts take over from former JP courts
14 Dec 09
Firm reports profits up over 5% to £7.4m
14 Dec 09
Hugh Henry in bid to boost public-facing employees’ legal protection
11 Dec 09
Parliament to host UN-supported event
11 Dec 09
Working group to consider engagement with legal community over planning for bereavements
11 Dec 09
Cost of translation issue still to be resolved
11 Dec 09
Programme aims to provide MBA equivalent for lawyers working in finance
10 Dec 09
Academics find women are key players in justice campaigns
10 Dec 09
MSPs express concerns over lack of consultation on bill's bankruptcy provisions
10 Dec 09
Top law lord gets highest Scottish honour from HM The Queen
10 Dec 09
Rural Affairs Committee invites views on bill introduced yesterday
10 Dec 09
Holyrood committee supports technical measure
9 Dec 09
Draft code of practice aims to give individuals more privacy choices online
9 Dec 09
Aberdeen firm's expert takes survival training to work offshore
9 Dec 09
Aid agencies emphasise role of legislation in fighting poverty
9 Dec 09
Nine year dispute results in ruling against Glasgow Council in employment claim
8 Dec 09
Caesar & Howie managing partner rails against "Fantasy Land" supporters
8 Dec 09
Government will designate leisure services trusts and consult on PPP/PFI contracts
8 Dec 09
Claims that confiscating cars would be disproportionate punishment
7 Dec 09
Independence of profession prompts calls for separation
7 Dec 09
Justice Secretary announces new appointments
7 Dec 09
Proposal to transfer work to Accountant in Bankruptcy to be dropped
7 Dec 09
London judges to rule on devolution appeals
7 Dec 09
Russel + Aitken sets up Road Traffic Law as defence service
4 Dec 09
Further review will shape direction of national policy
4 Dec 09
Different Scottish market would keep lawyers' role if internet company moved in
4 Dec 09
Westminster appoints independent expert to advise
4 Dec 09
Criticism of low prosecution rate under anti-grooming Act
4 Dec 09
Quarterly report shows 5% increase in payment of fiscal fines
3 Dec 09
Companies delivering public services, and all RSLs, should be covered, says former minister
3 Dec 09
Government to prioritise better guidance and assistance
3 Dec 09
Consultation likely after Commission recommendations criticised as "fudge"
2 Dec 09
Robert Gordon students invited to information event on career opportunities
2 Dec 09
Tom Shaw to lead forum for survivors of child abuse in residential care
1 Dec 09
New rules also announced permitting flexible approach by SLCC
1 Dec 09
Support for bill with safeguards for essential principles
1 Dec 09
Chartered surveyors upbeat on scheme’s anniversary
1 Dec 09
MoneySavingExpert and Govan Law Centre to revise claim forms following Supreme Court ruling
1 Dec 09
Final policy proposals out for scheme to come in next year