News reel
31 Dec 10
Holyrood rivals unite over abolition of Treasury cap
30 Dec 10
Rearranging holidays is at employer’s discretion, says Law Society
30 Dec 10
Dutch concession prompts plea where ventilation sufficient
29 Dec 10
Significant proportion of offenders not beginning within seven days
28 Dec 10
Head of employment to continue as employment judge
28 Dec 10
Scottish Labour calls for nationwide bottle tracing programme
28 Dec 10
New guidance is designed to ensure personal data is properly handled
27 Dec 10
Questions over availability of work placements for inmates
27 Dec 10
Operating profit down more than half in post-Lehman dive
23 Dec 10
Poor communication over decisions creates problems, warns Ombudsman
23 Dec 10
Committee and Justice Secretary argue specific protection is redundant
23 Dec 10
William Beggs left facing full sentence as Supreme Court bid fails
22 Dec 10
3.5% increase for claims settled after 1 January
22 Dec 10
Community service successes up in 2010, but pressure on courts draws Labour’s ire
22 Dec 10
New series of court statistics published
22 Dec 10
Discussion paper asks how to update powers and duties - and the name
21 Dec 10
Fraud not alleged but non-compliance with code sufficient
21 Dec 10
OFT and LBRO seek views on use of direct penalty powers
21 Dec 10
Qualified candidates passed over if accents aren’t “smart” enough
21 Dec 10
Mediation firm marks 10th anniversary with step up
21 Dec 10
Rules of criminal evidence “should not stand in the way of convicting the guilty”
21 Dec 10
John Logue becomes area fiscal as Catriona Dalrymple takes Dundee district post
21 Dec 10
Government proposal to merge with Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
20 Dec 10
Fall in remand prisoners outweighed by growth in sentenced inmates in 2009-10
20 Dec 10
Upturn predicted going into 2011
20 Dec 10
Judge joins First Division as from today
20 Dec 10
All to be styled as "Lord" or "Lady"
20 Dec 10
Year's affiliate membership of WS Society on offer for best entry
17 Dec 10
MSPs fear measure would fail to deliver improvements
17 Dec 10
Media commentator wins three-way contest for Vice President in 2010-11
17 Dec 10
West of Scotland team strengthened with three senior posts
16 Dec 10
Civil applications up 24% after eligibility rule changes
16 Dec 10
Self-directed Support Bill would increase user autonomy
16 Dec 10
Holyrood committee seeks views to inform report on legislative consent memoranda
16 Dec 10
Solicitor General announces "strong presumption" in updated guidance
16 Dec 10
£13.9m penalty in addition to £3m fine for sanctions-busting bribes
15 Dec 10
All firms and chambers would have to publish, though individuals not bound to answer
15 Dec 10
Eleven-strong reference group will provide advice
15 Dec 10
Supreme Court upholds father's appeal to be considered "relevant person"
15 Dec 10
Figures show continuing rise in recalls of extended sentence prisoners
15 Dec 10
Commissioner's survey finds continuing support despite threat to resources
15 Dec 10
Human rights concerns and difficulties in defining “new” evidence threaten bill’s success
14 Dec 10
John Batters and team sign up
14 Dec 10
Over 70% support reported as minister gives evidence to MSPs
14 Dec 10
Most pursuers satisfied with results despite stressful experience
14 Dec 10
Ministers propose changes on time to bring proceedngs, Bribery Act and other matters
13 Dec 10
N S Lockhart no longer to provide funded assistance following investigation
13 Dec 10
Initiative will offer free advice on housing, employment and consumer law
13 Dec 10
Launch follows comprehensive review and consultation
13 Dec 10
Justice secretary promises “uncomfortable” times for “Mr Bigs”
13 Dec 10
Council looking into legality following complaints to Trading Standards
13 Dec 10
Annual profitability down a further 7% last year, Society reports
10 Dec 10
Enforcement measures planned "to tackle new and complex forms of unfair trading"
10 Dec 10
Over 100 presents donated for Women's Aid families
10 Dec 10
Three year deal supports former amateur champion John Gallagher
10 Dec 10
David Morton joins finance and projects group
10 Dec 10
Provisions to end right to buy come into force on 1 March
10 Dec 10
Online advice prompted by concerns that rights not being respected
9 Dec 10
BBC succeeds with complaint that insufficient right to challenge order
9 Dec 10
Consent to release not forthcoming from all parties concerned
9 Dec 10
Government reports decline in percentage reporting abuse compared with previous year
9 Dec 10
Discussion paper published on prescription and title to moveables
8 Dec 10
Sheriff principal allows appeal by licence holders
8 Dec 10
Key financials continue fall, as wait for recovery grinds on
8 Dec 10
Threat of legal challenge as irrational and unlawful
8 Dec 10
Deputy director argues for narrow exceptions to rule
8 Dec 10
Committee questions whether outstanding issues can be sorted out in time available
7 Dec 10
Weather continues to play havoc with schedules
7 Dec 10
Police and Scottish Government reminder of confiscation powers
7 Dec 10
Alistair Anderson joins land and rural business team
6 Dec 10
Sheriff rules inadmissible answers given during detention under Misuse of Drugs Act
6 Dec 10
Statements by three Council members seeking election as Vice President
6 Dec 10
Linda Urquhart moves to chairman while Duncan Murray takes over as chief executive
6 Dec 10
Chairman appeals for new and younger members
6 Dec 10
Commissioner reports falling number for first time in four years
6 Dec 10
John Mackenzie joins from Pinsent Masons
3 Dec 10
Existing labs to remain open as "satellites" to main centres
3 Dec 10
Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill passes first stage
3 Dec 10
Employers may not pay you if you're late or can't get to work
2 Dec 10
Property centre believes it has market volume to make scheme work
2 Dec 10
Businesses should ensure compliance or risk action
2 Dec 10
Scottish police turn to social media for engagement and communication
2 Dec 10
"Editor of the Year – Business & Professional" title in industry Oscars
2 Dec 10
Margo MacDonald defeated, but wider debate continues
2 Dec 10
Project will provide support to prevent vulnerable becoming homeless
1 Dec 10
Entries for Scottish Legal Awards now due by 7 December
1 Dec 10
Male rape and clarity on “consent” seek to improve justice record on sex crime
1 Dec 10
Commended on her alternative approach to emissions trading
1 Dec 10
Service offering free legal advice hails successful first year
1 Dec 10
Calman taken up on tax, borrowing, roads and airguns