30.04.07 London partner to chair MMS as Walker steps down

Maclay Murray & Spens and Shepherd & Wedderburn announce London expansion

30.04.07 Bell & Scott partner promotion

Dawn Henderson made up from associate in commercial property firm

27.04.07 Rape conviction referred back to High Court

Alleged failure to disclose information may have led to miscarriage of justice

26.04.07 BTO promotes three

Brechin Tindal Oatts appointments "enhance pool of legal talent"

25.04.07 Associate to partner moves at Harper Macleod

Promotions for five who all started at firm

25.04.07 "Bruce Lee" label ruled not racist

But diner guilty by saying he had more right to be in this country than restaurateur

25.04.07 Major lecture series kicks off in Aberdeen

Lord Rodger of Earlsferry principal speaker at inaugural Jean Clark Lectures

25.04.07 PCC sees record number of privacy complaints

Press complaints annual report highlights behind the scenes work to resolve disputes

24.04.07 Court portraits sentenced to public shame

Drug-dealing Victorian landowners to be removed from Dingwall Sheriff Court

23.04.07 Devolved advocates' sets open this week

Compass and Axiom open as two new devolved operations within Faculty Services Ltd

23.04.07 Harpers' growth exceeds expectations

Harper Macleod's turnover for year to March up 17.3%

23.04.07 Changes ahead for McClure Naismith

Alan Thomson becomes senior partner as Kenneth Chrystie steps down after eight years

20.04.07 McGrigors announces interim results

Turnover increase of 25% compared to same period last year

20.04.07 Partner promotions for D&W

Total number of UK partners for firm now exceeds 80

20.04.07 Case against fiscal depute dropped

Dundee fiscal resigns following investigation into dropping of case

20.04.07 IP protection important to Scottish businesses

Maclay Murray & Spens survey finds companies want more efficient procedures

19.04.07 Dundee Sheriff Court throws open its doors

Local fiscals, police officers and social workers join together for open day event

19.04.07 Promotions for four at Aberdeen firm

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace announces career moves

19.04.07 OFT aims to help competition victims

Consultation seeks views on private actions by those who lose out from illegal practices

18.04.07 Group head appointment for HBJ Gateley Wareing

Paul Minto to lead public sector group in Scotland

18.04.07 Aberdeen backs airgun byelaw ban

Councillor seeks ban after record number of shootings

18.04.07 North east expansion for MMS

Firm takes over corporate and property departments of Iain Smith and Co

17.04.07 Revenue offer tax disclosure carrot

Reduced 10% penalty on undeclared offshore income if taxpayers own up

16.04.07 Partner appointment for Fife firm

Step up for Fiona Waters at Young & Partners

16.04.07 West expansion for Anderson Strathern

New Glasgow office reflects firm's plans to go Scotland-wide

16.04.07 Law firms wants compensation payments equalised

Thompsons highlight limited bereavement rights in England & Wales compared to Scotland

16.04.07 Private client partner for Fyfe Ireland

Fiona Hutchison joins from Archibald Campbell & Harley

13.04.07 Fertility treatment could face legal ban

New technique for creating sperm cells faces possible conflict with White Paper ban

12.04.07 Care needed over ethics of healthcare database use

Conference warned of need to avoid damaging public confidence over commercial use of healthcare data

11.04.07 Woman loses embryos case

Court's decision leaves infertile woman distraught

10.04.07 Career moves round-up

New partners and associates at four firms

10.04.07 Jury research needed, says QC

Work should be done to find out why conviction rates for rape crimes are so low

06.04.07 Clancy gives voice to IBA

The Society's Michael Clancy has been appointed to posts within the International Bar Association

06.04.07 Engaging tomorrow's lawyers today

The Society is strengthening its links with new lawyers to encourage their input into future planning

06.04.07 EOC supports pregnancy advice

Equal Opportunities Commission Scotland is urging solicitors to advise small and medium enterprises to take a more flexible approach to pregnant employees

06.04.07 New lawyers TANQ up in Glasgow

Introducing the Trainees and Newly Qualified Solicitors Society (TANQ) of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow

06.04.07 Court proposes procedure under Mesothelioma Bill

First case on newly passed right to damages measure

06.04.07 Mixed views at outcome of Aids infection case

Charities unhappy at prosecution and nine year sentence, but Victim Support differs

06.04.07 Public sector takes up new duty

Gender Equality Duty aimed at promoting better pay and conditions for women

05.04.07 Air passengers must be compensated, warns EU

Six month deadline for measures to make up for delays and cancellations

04.04.07 Partner appointment at WJM

Steven Docherty promoted in commercial dispute resolution team

04.04.07 Ten promotions at Maclays

Partnership for Vass and nine new associates

04.04.07 HBJ Gateley Wareing sets up public services group

New integrated service aims at interaction of public and privatge sectors

03.04.07 Views sought on legality of child porn images

Joint consultation aimed at tightening law around computer-generated images

03.04.07 Turcan Connell promotions

Enhanced status for 17 solicitors at private client firm

02.04.07 Bank charge reclaim advice for free

Advisers warn against paying percentage fees in recovery claims

02.04.07 Insolvency success for young lawyer

Dundas & Wilson 28-year-old is youngest to pass licence exams

02.04.07 Two more partners for Brechin Tindal Oatts

Promotion for Nicholas McBride and David Hoey

02.04.07 No more legal aid for Hamilton firm

Paul McGowan & Co removed from SLAB list of providers following compliance audit