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Judges express support for Gill reforms

30 Jun 10

Majority of Court of Session bench accept case for radical change

Supreme Court restricts Human Rights Act in battlefield conditions

30 Jun 10

Government appeal allowed in test case over Iraq death from heatstroke

Monster lawsuit is the stuff of legend

30 Jun 10

Rival Loch Ness visitor centres go to court over trading names

Society's concern over new legal aid regulations

30 Jun 10

"Lack of consultation" over revised payments for police station interviews

Scotland’s trading standards services taken to task

29 Jun 10

Report finds patchy service, urges government cooperation

Justice Committee deletes ministers' powers over Council

29 Jun 10

Further amendments to bill enhance independence of profession

OFT puts the competition squeeze on directors

29 Jun 10

Clarified guidance on disqualification for competition law breaches

Tighter rules proposed for public records

29 Jun 10

Government consulting on bringing law up to date

Scots evidence law "too restrictive", police chief warns

29 Jun 10

Claim that scales stacked against law enforcers

Commissioner orders release of Shirley McKie case information

29 Jun 10

Public interest in confidence in fingerprint service, but legal privilege in some documents

No right to same-sex marriage, European judges rule

28 Jun 10

Court rejects claim of discrimination against Austrian gay couple

FSA wants better treatment of struggling borrowers

28 Jun 10

New rules to help people falling behind on mortgage payments

Money laundering results disappointing, says enforcement officer

28 Jun 10

SCDEA head says prosecution and police attitudes need to change

Longer detention periods in prospect

28 Jun 10

24 hour limit under discussion if suspects to have access to solicitor

Call for evidence on Property Factors Bill

25 Jun 10

Submissions sought on measure to introduce registration scheme

Mulholland seeks to reassure sex case victims

25 Jun 10

Solicitor General claims overall high conviction rate

Planning Aid extends advice service

25 Jun 10

Business start-ups and others may qualify for help

Tobacco display ban comes under court challenge

25 Jun 10

Imperial Tobacco claims Holyrood went beyond its powers with Act

YouTube copyright action fails

25 Jun 10

US judge holds Google not liable for videos posted illegally

Depression can be disability without diagnosis: EAT

25 Jun 10

Behaviour plus effect on work can equal protected disability

Progress in police station interviews talks

24 Jun 10

Working group to look at how to operate guidelines in short term

Committee finds "worrying gaps" in scrutiny of Mental Health Act

24 Jun 10

MSPs unable to assess whether meeting equality and non-discrimination standards

SNP drops election debate challenge

24 Jun 10

Party agrees with BBC not to go to full hearing

McGrigors wins Lawyer magazine award

24 Jun 10

Firm takes Regional/National Firm of the Year title

Further recommendations to police on complaints handling

24 Jun 10

Commissioner approves 16 out of 27 investigations in latest reports

Housing Bill passes stage 1

24 Jun 10

Minister says vote means "last rites" for right to buy

39 steps to cutting drink driving

24 Jun 10

Vehicles confiscated from repeat offenders and sold or crushed

Compromise emerges on short term jail sentences

24 Jun 10

Presumption against three-month terms could win support

Registers consult on new fee levels

23 Jun 10

Increases necessary to eliminate operating deficit

Associate promotions at Stronachs

23 Jun 10

Six recognised at north east firm

GSPC launches "no sale no fee" option

23 Jun 10

Home report and advertising effectively free if property fails to sell

Parliament's busy year highlighted in annual report

23 Jun 10

Holyrood report surveys year to 8 May 2010

Holyrood "has new opportunity to engage with Europe"

23 Jun 10

MSPs' report calls for new strategy

Gender-swap law breaches equality rights, court rules

23 Jun 10

Transsexuals should not have to divorce to have new gender recognised

Committee votes for common Guarantee Fund

22 Jun 10

All legal services providers to have same access

National Business Awards seek final entries

22 Jun 10

1 July deadline for 2010 excellence awards

HMRC in crackdown on second home gains

22 Jun 10

Accountants report "massive increase" in revenue from enquiry work

Glasgow board backs down on alcohol display space

22 Jun 10

Ministers blamed for failing to support health objective

Turcan Connell professionals pick up awards

22 Jun 10

Firm celebrates STEP and Insurance Society successes

"No plans" to change strike laws

22 Jun 10

Action unlikely on CBI call for minimum ballot turnout

Society to propose amendments to Crown Office guidelines

21 Jun 10

Further discussions to follow "constructive" talks with Justice Secretary today

Maclay Murray secures new Glasgow office

21 Jun 10

Firm takes three floors in George Square redevelopment

Society issues interview guidance to criminal practitioners

21 Jun 10

Letter follows warning of clash between Lord Advocate's guidelines amd code of conduct

Tribunal reform up for discussion

21 Jun 10

Review council launches paper on options for modernisation

Angiolini warned of 100,000 cases needing review

21 Jun 10

"Huge logistic problems" for solicitors in Cadder appeal allowed, Supreme Court told

Glasgow Academy retains Dewar Debate title

18 Jun 10

School wins final for second year running

Crerar to lead review of Lending Code

18 Jun 10

Harper Macleod chairman to head independent appraisal

MacRoberts' Glasgow office moves to Capella

18 Jun 10

New office at top of Broomielaw development opens Monday

Marshall steps in as solicitor advocates' President

18 Jun 10

Thompsons partner to serve until AGM following Swanson's appointment to bench

Honorary degree for mediator Sturrock

18 Jun 10

Napier University recognises services to legal profession

OFT warning over bringing debt actions

18 Jun 10

Court action against consumers outside their home jurisdiction "unacceptable"

Solicitors raise concerns over new Crown guidelines

17 Jun 10

Society calls for urgent meeting over clash with code of conduct

Call for participants as witness study trial continues

17 Jun 10

Robert Gordon University looking for more volunteers

Schools debate final tonight

17 Jun 10

Society-sponsored Donald Dewar competition reaches climax in Parliament

Children's Hearings Bill passes first stage

17 Jun 10

MSPs still looking for some clarification

Euro-MPs reject "traffic light" food labelling system

17 Jun 10

Consumer groups angry as food industry lobbying prevails

Licensing reforms could have been done better, group says

17 Jun 10

Regulatory Review Group report identifies areas for improvement

Drink-drive limit should be cut, report says

16 Jun 10

Government to examine implications of 50mg/100ml ceiling

Court rejects credit cancellation claim

16 Jun 10

Returned goods did not cancel finance agreement

Lord Advocate publishes police station guidelines

16 Jun 10

Interview rules anticipate possible successful appeal in Cadder case

Short term loan market working OK: OFT

16 Jun 10

Watchdog decides not to recommend price controls

Justice Committee accepts 49% external ownership limit

15 Jun 10

Society welcomes decision to adopt compromise position

Early intervention programme launched to reduce homelessness

15 Jun 10

Councils to offer more options to people facing loss of home

Biggart Baillie announces eight promotions

15 Jun 10

Three new partners and five associates appointed

Turcan Connell launches investment advisory board

15 Jun 10

Experienced industry figures to help develop asset management business

Legal aid under review over police interviews

15 Jun 10

Ministers asked to change rules to reflect new Crown Office guidelines

Committee calls for evidence on Wildlife Bill

14 Jun 10

Rural Affairs and Environment Committee seeks views at stage 1

Shepherd and Wedderburn rewards staff for their support

14 Jun 10

Rise in profits means payback for employees who took unpaid leave

Floating sheriff appointed

14 Jun 10

Derek O’Carroll becomes all-Scotland floating sheriff based in Edinburgh

Minister confirms ABS to progress in England

14 Jun 10

Djanogly open to argument for delayed start but says time to "engage with concept"

Lord Tyre, Olivia Giles honoured in birthday list

14 Jun 10

CBE for former CCBE President; OBE for Giles' charity work

Highland firm opens Edinburgh office

14 Jun 10

Drever & Heddle launches litigation practice in capital

Business consultant joins Anderson Strathern

14 Jun 10

Robin Garrett to help expansion of finance and retail team

Police station interview guidance aims to avoid risk of challenge

11 Jun 10

Society calls for publication of new guidance on solicitors' attendance

Law Agents take on OFT over Tesco law

11 Jun 10

Open letter to ministers challenges assertions over public interest

Society puts constitution changes out to consultation

11 Jun 10

Members asked for views on first proper revision since 1988

Bowen review targets wasted procedure

11 Jun 10

Sheriff and jury trial review wants issues resolved ahead of trial

Alcohol Bill progresses - without minimum pricing

11 Jun 10

MSPs remove controversial provision in stage 1 vote

Palliative Care Bill introduced

11 Jun 10

Member's bill seeks to ensure good end-of-life care available to all

Lord Advocate opens Aberdeen Procurator Fiscal’s office

10 Jun 10

Official opening follows seven month refurbishment programme

Wildlife Bill presented to Parliament

10 Jun 10

Scottish Government publishes bill to protect wildlife and manage environment

First time buyers still "locked out" of market: Shelter

10 Jun 10

Research reveals becoming a householder still 75% harder than 15 years ago

Ash hangs cloud for funeral directors

10 Jun 10

Call for change in the law to permit disposal

External ownership could benefit the poor – OFT

9 Jun 10

Letter to Government says well known brands should be encouraged to enter market

Committee publishes report on Children's (Scotland) Bill

9 Jun 10

Aim is to strengthen the children’s hearing system

Cap on travellers' mobile call charges legal, court rules

9 Jun 10

European judges uphold Roaming Regulation controls

Charity appeals for legal board member

9 Jun 10

YMCA Glasgow seeks member with legal or financial experience

Pressure on ministers to allow prisoners Holyrood vote

9 Jun 10

Council of Europe aims to secure rights ahead of 2011 elections

Senior property lawyer joins Pinsent Masons

9 Jun 10

Norman Smith becomes consultant

Justice Committee backs Law Society proposals

8 Jun 10

Committee begins considering amendments to bill

LSEW President warns of risks to legal "ecosystem"

8 Jun 10

Address reviews developments in England & Wales under Legal Services Act 2007

Law reforms on "right to buy" council homes moves closer

8 Jun 10

Parliamentary committee gives qualified approval to Housing Bill

Lloyds shareholders sue over "withheld' loan information

8 Jun 10

Action against Treasury and directors alleges concealment of pre-takeover loan to HBOS

Chilcott invites legal submissions on Iraq invasion legality

8 Jun 10

Call to public international lawyers to provide legal analysis

Third party litigation funding is no benefit to individuals: study

8 Jun 10

Oxford/Lincoln preliminary findings suggest some benefit to companies with claims

Legal Services Bill enters stage 2

7 Jun 10

Lobbying of MSPs continues as hundreds of amendments tabled

Tods Murray wins banking & finance law firm award

7 Jun 10

Corporate Intl Magazine judges the firm best in Scotland

LawCare in demand for career advice

7 Jun 10

Alternative opportunities the most popular downloads so far this year

Experts set out concerns over Calman tax plans

7 Jun 10

Group claim to identify weaknesses in proposals for more fiscal responsibility

Arbitration (Scotland) Act in force today

7 Jun 10

New code applies to existing as well as future agreements

COPFS excellence awards announced

4 Jun 10

Law Officers host annual ceremony recognising achievement

Lawyer in call for compulsory pro bono

4 Jun 10

Open letter to MSPs suggests 20 hours' work a year by every solicitor

Morton Fraser in charity challenge

4 Jun 10

Team tackle 72-mile "cyclo-sportive" in aid of Bethany Trust

House price figures show sensitive supply-demand balance

4 Jun 10

ESPC and Nationwide statistics show similar growth levels

President of Private Rented Housing Panel appointed

4 Jun 10

Solicitor Aileen Devanney to take on role

HBJ Gateley Wareing in double charity effort

4 Jun 10

Marathon and Forth Bridge Abseil raise thousands

Maclay Murray & Spens promotions recognise talent

3 Jun 10

Law firm names four new partners and 10 associates

Consumers lukewarm over legal services: research

3 Jun 10

Poll finds public think solicitors expensive, but not tempted by big name brands

Property Factors Bill introduced to Holyrood

3 Jun 10

Member's bill drafted by Govan Law Centre would impose statutory code of conduct

MSPs vote to end crofting "sale to nominee" loophole

3 Jun 10

Amendment intended as disincentive to speculative buyers

Children's Commissioner calls football initiative an abuse of rights

3 Jun 10

Baillie criticises "one-sided" registration contracts, and compensation payments

Scottish Human Rights Commission recognised at UN

2 Jun 10

Grade A status for Commission

Non-lawyer will writers will be regulated

2 Jun 10

Community Safety Minister wants to ensure acceptable practice

Scottish communities to benefit from criminal assets

2 Jun 10

£5.5m recovered from serious and organised crime in past year

Governments should work together on alcohol pricing - Mundell

2 Jun 10

Minister proposes UK-wide policy to prevent cross-border traffic

Law firm worker collects £18,000 worth of parking tickets

2 Jun 10

Aberdeen office assistant claims she can't afford the charges

Civil legal aid applications up by almost a quarter

1 Jun 10

Board reports highest number in a decade

Consultation on new child protection guidance

1 Jun 10

Views sought to better protect Scotland's children

HMRC launches single agent dedicated line

1 Jun 10

Single tax and self assessment helpline number for enquiries

Domestic Abuse Bill introduced with law school support

1 Jun 10

Rhoda Grant's bill aims to make it easier to obtain non-harassment order