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Scottish Legal News
The Journal Online brings you the latest Scottish legal news headlines
30 Apr 09
Government hopes Marine Bill will make waves
Measure to create framework for development and conservation
30 Apr 09
Community service in Glasgow delayed by industrial action
Offenders unable to start punishment due to ongoing strike
30 Apr 09
SLC launches public consultation on law reform
Commission to tackle “unfair, complex and outdated” laws
29 Apr 09
Government support for small businesses
Federation for Small Businesses welcomes Scottish Government advice
29 Apr 09
Online planning system launched
ePlanning will speed process and save money, says Finance Secretary
29 Apr 09
Review of sheriff and jury procedure announced
Sheriff Principal Bowen to examine practice and procedure in Scottish courts
29 Apr 09
Jail terms up by 35% for weapons offences
Courts sending "clear message" on knife crime
29 Apr 09
HBJ Gateley Wareing opens new London office
Firm confident in expansion despite tough economic times
28 Apr 09
Eight new solicitor advocates introduced at Court of Session
Latest awards of extended rights bring total in Scotland to 259
28 Apr 09
McClures strengthens disputes team as recession bites
New partner and associates for litigation and dispute resolution team
28 Apr 09
Lockerbie bomber begins second appeal
Libyan starts new appeal against conviction
28 Apr 09
Government failing to meet community service target
Offenders often wait more than three months to start punishment
28 Apr 09
Report says society pays for workplace accidents, not companies
"Deadly conditions" persist because of "cost-shifting"
27 Apr 09
"'Right to buy" set to go with new Housing Bill
Scottish Government moves to restrict tenants' right to purchase their homes
27 Apr 09
Judicial review granted in legal aid defamation case
Scottish Government guidelines over exceptional cases to be reviewed
27 Apr 09
Employment law a headache for UK’s small firms
More than half of firms report difficulties with legislation
27 Apr 09
Judges predicted to ignore attempt to cut prison population
Community disposal policy may take years to implement, senior civil servant predicts
24 Apr 09
Islamic Bank launches Home Purchase Plan in Scotland
Sharia'a compliant home finance now available
24 Apr 09
Supporting children report is accepted in full
Government and COSLA agree on plans for future of secure accommodation
24 Apr 09
Dumfries fiscal appointed
Andrew Richardson previously led Scotland's first Al-Qaeda terrorist case
23 Apr 09
Solicitor advocates stand by their rules
Extraordinary meeting reaffirms commitment to professional independence and integrity
23 Apr 09
Children's Commissioner choice approved by MSPs
Tam Baillie to take up role next month, succeeding Kathleen Marshall
23 Apr 09
Property sector lukewarm over Budget
"Missed opportunity" charge at stimulus package
22 Apr 09
Scotland gets two new sheriffs
All-Scotland floating sheriffs appointed based in Dundee and Kirkcaldy
22 Apr 09
Legal scheme coming for children in care
Regulations under Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act scheduled for September
22 Apr 09
Police get to keep money seized from gangs
New scheme set to be unveiled within weeks
22 Apr 09
SPF calls for best use of police, PF and court time
Outgoing Police Federation chair says current system wastes too much time
22 Apr 09
Pleural plaques law faces court challenge
Insurance companies claim new Act undermines principle of compensation
21 Apr 09
Abbey backtracks on panel strikeoffs
Law Societies meeting followed by reinstatement agreements
21 Apr 09
Speakers unveiled for Law Society conference
Attorney General and Lord Advocate share platform at 60th anniversary gathering
21 Apr 09
Aberdeen law firm promotes four
Appointments will strengthen the team says Paull & Williamsons chairman
21 Apr 09
Ethics body challenges MacDonald bill proposal
Assisted suicide risks turning the terminally ill into "second class citizens"
20 Apr 09
Enhanced teams to fight against alcohol and drugs
Scottish Government announces partnerships for every local authority area
20 Apr 09
No review of Wallace treason case
Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission says no jurisdiction, and not in public interest
20 Apr 09
Community court proposal for Glasgow axed
Costs spell end for plan to create US-style community justice centre
17 Apr 09
Employees cautioned over email
HBJ Gateley Wareing warns over personal use
17 Apr 09
Burness announces re-appointments
Rodney and Wattie to keep roles until 2012
16 Apr 09
Leading law firms cut intakes
Recession putting leading law firms under pressure
16 Apr 09
UK copyright laws under attack
Consumer watchdog says UK has worst copyright laws
15 Apr 09
SLC unveils inheritance law shake up
SLC proposes greater rights for children and civil partners
15 Apr 09
MacAskill names opening date for crime campus
The Scottish Crime Campus is on track for occupation in late 2011
15 Apr 09
Legal profession becoming too exclusive
Bright children missing out, says Government
15 Apr 09
Public petitions process under scrutiny
Round table to discuss petitions system
14 Apr 09
MacAskill tours Scottish Crime Campus site
Justice Minister tours the site of the Scottish Crime Campus
14 Apr 09
Law Society makes solicitor advocate appointment
Linda Fyffe of Dundee-based solicitors Thorntons to become solicitor advocate
10 Apr 09
Drunk fiscal cleared of driving
Marital problems led to her sitting in car and drinking
10 Apr 09
Housing associations appeal over sex offender data
Court of Session appeal to force police to release postcode figures
9 Apr 09
McGrigors adds to Aberdeen health and safety team
Willie Park joins firm as senior solicitor
9 Apr 09
Gender pay gap in finance sector about twice national average
Equality Commission report finds women paid up to 60% less than men
9 Apr 09
Government launches second consultation on prisoner voting
Justice Minister makes clear there will be no voting rights for those serving long sentences
9 Apr 09
Commission cuts budget but Society not satisfied
"Disappointment" at figures giving standard levy of £275 for 2009-10
8 Apr 09
Evaluation recommends extending police use of civilian investigators
Draft report finds that pilot unit saves police time and delivers better service
8 Apr 09
Solicitor makes mark on the bench
Sheriff Principal Lockhart marks a first with temporary judge appointment
7 Apr 09
Maclay, Murray & Spens lays off 38 staff
"Big four" firm says economic environment made action necessary
7 Apr 09
Legal aid eligibility extended to more earners
Upper threshold for disposable income more than doubled, to cover 1,000,000 more
6 Apr 09
Law expert Sir Neil MacCormick dies
Famous Scots Nationalist dies of cancer aged 67
6 Apr 09
Rates relief for Scots companies
Firms can choose to spread rates rise over three years
6 Apr 09
Unversity law clinic wins award
Strathclyde's pro bono legal service wins UK-wide student award
6 Apr 09
Pagan Osborne acquires Robson McLean
Firm aiming to increase strength in depth in private client services
6 Apr 09
Employment law changes in force from today
Dispute resolution procedures replaced and flexible working requests extended
3 Apr 09
Four new part-time sheriffs appointed
Three solicitor advocates, one advocate win places on bench
3 Apr 09
Partner hire for Edinburgh law firm
Gordon Hunter joins CCW's property and private client team
3 Apr 09
Lord Justice General criticises jailing of rape witness
Order by trial judge "unnecessary" and "disproportionate"
3 Apr 09
Solicitor advocates confident of support ahead of EGM
Society of Solicitor Advocates claims backing for "principled approach"
3 Apr 09
Society urges changes to Scotland's legal services
Response to Government paper urges repeal of restrictive legislation
2 Apr 09
Parliament appoints new watchdog
Stuart Allan will investigate code of conduct breaches by MSPs
2 Apr 09
Bank charges case to go to the Lords
Permission to appeal granted despite Court of Appeal refusal
2 Apr 09
GSPC sees "signs of stability" in property market
Price decline slows but selling times lengthen
1 Apr 09
Rapist fails to jump through "loophole"
Lifelong order for man who claimed he could not be sentenced
1 Apr 09
Penrose inquiry opens into contaminated blood
Two year timetable likely for investigation into 1980s NHS treatments
1 Apr 09
MSP drops bid to legalise bondage sessions
Fear of creating loophole for domestic abuse
1 Apr 09
Three promoted at Balfour + Manson
Litigation solicitors made up to associate
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