The Law Society of Scotland has urged legal complaints handling body, the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC), to focus on its statutory core functions following publication of its draft four-year strategy along with its budget and annual plan for 2016/17. The SLCC’s budget was laid before
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A framework for the devolution of the Employment Tribunal system in Scotland has been criticised by the Faculty of Advocates. Changes under a Draft Order in Council could deny claimants access to tribunals in Scotland, and give the impression that Scotland was second best in a two-tier system in Bri
Michael Livingston Michael Livingston has been elected chairman of Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), following banking partner Robert Laing's decision to retire after 32 years at the firm. Elected in 2010, Mr Laing is set to hand over the reins on 1 June.
Anna Owens Following the publication of Glasgow University Law Society’s third annual Student Law Review recently, Scottish Legal News recognised the best essay with an award.
The Eurodevils with, left, Peter Sellar, and, right, Charles Mullin of the European Lawyers Association.
Lindsey Miller, head of the Serious and Organised Crime Division at the Crown Office, discusses a recent victory and the powerful provisions of anti-bribery legislation. In recent days, the Civil Recovery Unit has agreed a settlement that will see £2.2 million paid into a fund that will benefit com
Optimism among Scotland’s solicitors continues to rise, research carried out by the Law Society of Scotland has found. The annual survey of more than 500 solicitors from different sectors of the profession, which was carried out during 2015 by Ipsos MORI, gathered views on a range of issues.
Nominations are now open for solicitors hoping to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision making body. Becoming a member of the Law Society Council provides an opportunity to influence key decisions, contribute to the work of the society and help to represent and support local solicitors.
Women in Law Scotland (WiLS) is holding its formal launch event on Thursday 21st April 2016 at 6pm. The event is being hosted by the Law Society of Scotland at its new offices at Atria 1, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh and is being sponsored by Scott & Co.
Burness Paull has announced it is the official sponsor of Team Scotland at this year’s Homeless World Cup.
Adam Tomkins A Conservative election candidate and legal academic has called for a new UK government department for the constitution.