30.05.08 Lawyers' delay ends medical case

Six and a half years of inaction was "inordinate and inexcusable"

30.05.08 Charity water charge exemption to continue

Principles for charging will give relief to smaller bodies in voluntary sector

30.05.08 FIFA backs player quota despite EU warning

Football authority votes for home player plan in face of Commission protest

30.05.08 Judges to view confidential Lockerbie papers

Decision on future hearings to follow consideration of "public interest immunity" documents

30.05.08 First all-female appeal bench sits

Three women senators hear interdict appeal in trade name dispute

29.05.08 Society wants to set new solicitor standards

Consultation seeks views on what the public want from a solicitor

29.05.08 Commercial property lawyer joins Bell & Scott

Dawn Anderson moves from Archibald Campbell & Harley

29.05.08 US expert to talk to MSPs about divorce solutions

Christina McGhee joins HBJ Gateley Wareing and Lindsays to promote amicable separation

28.05.08 Tougher action promised for FOI non-compliance

Commissioner to target authorities flouting freedom of information rules

27.05.08 Figures show strong financial services sector

Continued strong growth reported as Scotland marks Global Financial Services Week

27.05.08 Burness take on City finance lawyer

Lorna Finlayson joins from Weil Gotshal & Manges

26.05.08 Consumer laws tightened up

New legislation makes it tougher for businesses to act unfairly

26.05.08 Government presses for closing of FBO loophole

Legislation needed for UEFA final hooligans to be banned from matches in Scotland

23.05.08 Legal aid funding to increase

Kenny MacAskill announces increase at conference, but Law Society sounds note of warning

23.05.08 Lawyers discuss legal profession's future

Justice Secretary and IT expert speakers at Law Society conference

23.05.08 Banks likely to appeal against charges ruling

Judge indicates that appeal will be allowed in overdraft unfair contracts ruling

23.05.08 Backing for plans to open up legal services market

Solicitors vote for introduction of alternative business structures for law firms

22.05.08 Crown "wants vetted solicitors" for Megrahi

Denial that next week's hearing relating to Lockerbie bomber to be private

22.05.08 Tougher community sentences needed, report says

Henry McLeish's report says work needed to increase public confidence in system

22.05.08 No compensation claim for alleged abuse victims

House of Lords back Court of Session judgment that too much time has elapsed

22.05.08 Charitable status of colleges to be protected

First Minister says move will keep colleges inclusive and sustainable

21.05.08 Law firm adopts new look and structure

Brechin Tindal Oatts re-brands as bto

21.05.08 Colleges' charity status gets protection

Order removes threat to status through use of ministerial powers

21.05.08 Ministers announce public projects scheme

Scottish Futures Trust promised to be cheaper than PPP/PFI

21.05.08 Raft of promotions for MMS

Four new partners lead step-ups in Edinburgh, London and Glasgow offices

20.05.08 Tayside firm shortlisted for recruitment award

Thorntons Solicitors recognised for its contribution to graduate recruitment

20.05.08 Law proposed to stop discrimination against troops

Legislation aimed at improving relations between the public and the military

19.05.08 Hospital superbug case to go to proof

Patient who contracted MRSA entitled to found on Hazardous Substances Regulations

19.05.08 Area fiscal for Glasgow appointed

Lesley Thomson takes up role as Scotland's most senior procurator fiscal

16.05.08 Faculty stands up for independent referral bar

Legal service changes should not include advocates in partnership, minister told

16.05.08 Flexible working chance for all parents

Government to extend right of request to all parents of children up to 16

16.05.08 Hunter fails to block Dobbies rights issue

Interim interdict refused as judge declines to interfere in "commercial tussle"

16.05.08 Food preparation charges for elderly to go

Government to end authorities' ability to charge under personal care scheme

15.05.08 "Right to buy" restricted in North Ayrshire

Pressured area status for social housing in 11 letting areas

15.05.08 Clancy chairs IBA discussion on religion influence

Scottish canon lawyer predicts some incorporation of Islamic law in UK over time

15.05.08 Party split on demand for return of care funding

Labour declines to support call for pursuit of attendance allowance money from Westminster

14.05.08 Study ordered of bill's impact on judiciary

Government follows up Justice Committee's concerns on Judiciary and Courts Bill

14.05.08 Society's paralegal scheme out for views

Feedback invited for proposals on how to become "Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal"

14.05.08 Growth continues at Pinsent Masons

Scottish offices share in 11% revenue rise

13.05.08 Views sought on Glasgow court unification

SCS proposing new Justice of the Peace court to cover Glasgow and Strathkelvin sheriffdom

13.05.08 Crofters Commission should be abolished: report

Committee of inquiry wants to see land and house occupation tied to crofting use

13.05.08 Call for evidence on constitution proposals

Joint committee of Parliament seeks views on government's Constitutional Renewal Bill

12.05.08 Community network begins child law service

Not-for-profit advice body opens in Edinburgh

12.05.08 US "divorce coach" to promote Scots parent classes

TV presenter to lead FMS seminar ahead of pilot scheme

12.05.08 Scots accent causes problems for transcribers

Court records said to be wrong because English-based company can't understand accent

12.05.08 "Webby" award for Pinsent Masons

Firm's out-law.com site recognised in international contest

09.05.08 From the Brussels office

Updates on the Rome I Regulation; antitrust damages claims; mediation in cross-border disputes

09.05.08 World semi for Dundee students

Two Diploma students at Dundee University reached the semi-finals of the International Client Counselling Competition

09.05.08 Election of members of Council 2008

Results of the constituency elections held this year

09.05.08 Clancy flies the flag in Illinois

Michael Clancy, Director of Law Reform at the Society, addressed the Illinois St Andrew Society as part of the United States' Scotland Week celebrations

09.05.08 Regulator replaces Communities Scotland

Communities Scotland has been abolished and its inspection function taken over by the Scottish Housing Regulator

09.05.08 Legal aid: talks go on

Concessions by the Scottish Government in relation to summary criminal legal aid fees, and the outlook for further talks

09.05.08 Court marks Lord Macfadyen's passing

Report of the tribute to Lord Macfadyen paid in the Court of Session by the Lord President

09.05.08 Views sought on support needs laws

Government wants to strengthen Additional Support for Learning Act

09.05.08 Promotion for three at Shepherd and Wedderburn

Law firm's partner total now stands at 72

09.05.08 Commission reviews trustees' liability

Discussion paper proposes to restrict scope for personal liability

08.05.08 Human rights commissioners named

Shelagh McCall, John McNeill and Kay Hampton to be members under Professor Alan Miller

08.05.08 Too many sharing cells in prisons

Audit Scotland report reveals extent of overcrowding in Scotland's jails

08.05.08 Firearms legislation "a guddle"

Summit proposes pilot airgun scheme as Home Office called on to revise gun laws

07.05.08 Work-to-rule lawyers disrupt sheriff court

Glasgow Bar Association's actions stop custody cases getting solicitor of choice

07.05.08 DLA Piper Scotland to support three good causes

Firm wants to raise £10,000 to help Scottish charities

06.05.08 HBJ Gateley Wareing to merge with specialist firm

Move will create specialist shipping and multi-modal transport practice

06.05.08 Brand new office for Morton Fraser

Firm to move to Edinburgh's new business district at Quartermile

06.05.08 Defence lawyer strike hits Scottish sheriff courts

Industrial action will affect Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Falkirk, Aberdeen and Dumbarton

05.05.08 MSPs concerned at bill's burden on judges

Justice Committee warns of administrative overload under Judiciary Bill

05.05.08 Spouse's privilege rule to end

Husbands and wives to be compellable witnesses against their partners

05.05.08 Sheriffs using new powers over absconders

Longer sentences could be deterring absconding from open prisons

02.05.08 Council hears of Proposed Commission fees

Main points from Law Society of Scotland's monthly meeting

02.05.08 Proposed Complaints Commission fees announced

Solicitors face £307 base charge for nine-month budget period

02.05.08 Industrial action to hit Glasgow Sheriff Court

Criminal lawyers in protest at government's plans for legal aid payments

01.05.08 Complaints Commission publishes its proposed rules

Draft available for consultation until the end of the month

01.05.08 Advocates elect Keeper of Library

Mungo Bovey takes over from Stephen Woolman

01.05.08 Two more partners for MacRoberts

One hire for the banking and finance group and another joins the firm's projects group

01.05.08 Big firm partner joins Bell & Scott

John Gallacher moves from Dundas & Wilson to firm's investment and development team

01.05.08 Own-language legal advice online for migrants

Govan Law Centre's new service is available in five languages

01.05.08 Alloa acquisition for Central Belt firm

Russel + Aitken take over Allan Grant