News reel
30 Sep 10
Ministers within legislative powers in seeking to restrict sales for health reasons
30 Sep 10
Law would give flexible new powers to civil courts
30 Sep 10
New protection measures could make mortgages dearer and harder to obtain
30 Sep 10
Another key plank of Alcohol Bill falls by the wayside
30 Sep 10
Legal firm urges companies to make sure employment practices are compliant
30 Sep 10
Proceedings claim free movement infringement but avoid alleging discrimination
30 Sep 10
Scottish Bill falls on devolution concern, despite political support
29 Sep 10
Fife Deputy Chief Constable to take on role
29 Sep 10
Parliament evidence questions whether new offence necessary
29 Sep 10
Length of 2003 Act tenancies and fixed equipment provisions among proposed amendments
29 Sep 10
Acts of Lord Advocate in relation to devolution issues under the spotlight
28 Sep 10
ACS:Law spreadsheets posted online after security breach
28 Sep 10
Up to 1,000 could drop from register in current financial year
28 Sep 10
Mather sends final reminder to businesses considering appeal
28 Sep 10
Which? survey finds 55 UK councils adding to consumer costs
27 Sep 10
New role aims to further branding as UK law firm
27 Sep 10
Equality and Human Rights Commission threatens legal action unless wording stregthened
24 Sep 10
SGM hears of budget plans
24 Sep 10
Committee report calls for flexibility to be retained in achieving interaction with London
24 Sep 10
As principal, employment law expert Professor von Prondzynski promises to “lead the way”
24 Sep 10
Proposal for restricted in-house non-lawyer ownership defeated at SGM
23 Sep 10
School of Law breaks 10-year partnership with Strathclyde
23 Sep 10
FSA criticises misleading language, lack of proper controls and inexperience of key partner
23 Sep 10
Munro's first annual report highlights lack of strategy for release among other points
22 Sep 10
"Sunset clause" attempt to save policy fails
22 Sep 10
Guarantee Fund and Regulatory Committee among topics for further discussion
22 Sep 10
This year’s procession a little short, after Lord President blocks rejig
22 Sep 10
Justice Secretary to address reception to mark new scheme
22 Sep 10
Solicitor advocate Colin Dunipace to succeed Ian Smart on Society's Council
22 Sep 10
Health committee set to back Conservative amendment
21 Sep 10
Appeal judges by majority allow appeal against SLCC decision to investigate
21 Sep 10
Lord President promises robust attitude to adjournment requests as legal year opens
21 Sep 10
Peter Mutch to head comprehensive service provision
21 Sep 10
Practice "puts communities at risk" from freed prisoners
21 Sep 10
Law Society welcomes public's chance to examine judges' work
20 Sep 10
Access to justice is vital, says Law Society
20 Sep 10
HBJ Gateley Wareing promotes Alan Shanks
17 Sep 10
Harper Macleod scoops large law firm of the year
17 Sep 10
Retired Scottish judge will lead fesh scrutiny of notorious crash
17 Sep 10
Neil Armstrong appointed to lead marketing push
16 Sep 10
Speaks out against “short-sighted” ECJ decision
16 Sep 10
Government hosts open meeting at St Andrews House
15 Sep 10
Bill not contrary to Establishment Directive: Millar
15 Sep 10
Michael Adler becomes member of Scottish Committee
15 Sep 10
Police direct measures increase
15 Sep 10
Lawyer launches new smartphone-optimised property search
14 Sep 10
EU Justice Commissioner says actions a "disgrace" after memo leak
14 Sep 10
Judges insist on need for uniform EU rules in competition enforcement
14 Sep 10
Five new starts will help support growth plans
14 Sep 10
MSP briefing calls for competition competence issue to be investigated
14 Sep 10
Scottish forces could be merged into one or three combined bodies
14 Sep 10
RICS reports falling demand and fewer properties on market
13 Sep 10
Facebook is not a recruiting tool, according to student survey
13 Sep 10
Complaints Commissioner advises force not to respond to future letters
13 Sep 10
Sheriff declines to fine in Esk licence case brought by English authority
13 Sep 10
Eyewitnesses’ feelings could hamper police identification
10 Sep 10
New body not immune from review despite own judicial review function
10 Sep 10
Over 30 advance as Peter Smith assumed as partner in commercial real estate
10 Sep 10
Stephen McGowan joins as director in licensing team
10 Sep 10
We no longer know how long they will serve: McCreadie
10 Sep 10
Associate appointments strengthen corporate and employment teams
9 Sep 10
Average value is up from 2009, but may mask true picture
9 Sep 10
Corporate plan and budget to be put to 24 September meeting
9 Sep 10
Families welcome progress as comments invited on topics for investigation
9 Sep 10
No referendum as Budget and technical measures dominate
8 Sep 10
But SPSO hits back at “out of touch” Alex Neil
8 Sep 10
Home owner laws "could add months" to recovering distressed commercial assets
8 Sep 10
Dispute over interpretation of long-standing funding arrangement threatens to boil over
7 Sep 10
Justice secretary congratulates police on tackling all types of crime
7 Sep 10
Information Commissioner proposes "best practice" publication scheme
7 Sep 10
Reductions for new businesses in parts of UK most reliant on public sector jobs
7 Sep 10
Partner and solicitor for Wilsone & Duffus
6 Sep 10
Law firm boosts planning team with twin hire
6 Sep 10
Evidence sessions tomorrow on EU law and Damages Bill
6 Sep 10
Ministers ask three national bodies to explore benefits of amalgamation
6 Sep 10
Euan McVicar named Legal Adviser of the Year
6 Sep 10
'Pay-day loan' services boom in lieu of bank credit
6 Sep 10
Government consults on extending present scheme
3 Sep 10
Sheriff deserts diet in drug production case following SCDEA publicity
3 Sep 10
Warning voices grow louder, as downward trend extends into 2011
3 Sep 10
Move to improve local government elections
3 Sep 10
Deficiencies should be addressed in first session of next Parliament, first meeting agrees
2 Sep 10
Government to introduce 45p per unit cost
2 Sep 10
Convener Dailly promises push by Access to Justice Committee for radical improvements
2 Sep 10
Second adjournment refused as QC sheriff otherwise engaged
2 Sep 10
Scots firm takes Legal Week "Best Legal Employer 2010" award
2 Sep 10
Dual qualified Charlotte Johns joins team
2 Sep 10
Insolvency reform lives on, despite disappearance from Tory leadership agenda
1 Sep 10
"Quiet revolution" in commercial leasing practice since 1990s, says BPF
1 Sep 10
Solicitor General praises Health & Safety Division for securing resolution of cases
1 Sep 10
Planning advice note promotes effective engagement from outset
1 Sep 10
Former judge rules work should not start without agreed cost estimate
1 Sep 10
Ad watchdog gets expanded remit, as complaints go unanswered