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Four new members have joined three familiar figures as Glasgow and Fife members on the Law Society of Scotland Council. Gwen Haggerty, from BSW Solicitors in Dunfermline will join Susan Williams, who has been a council member for three years, to represent their Cupar, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy const

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Leave well alone, is the suggestion by the Faculty of Advocates to possible changes in the way commission and diligence is exercised in family actions in the civil courts. The Scottish government asked for views on the current law and practice, saying that if it concluded that legislation and/or cha

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Supporters of a proposed domestic abuse offence hope it will improve the prosecution rate for victims of psychological abuse. Less than 20 per cent of people who have suffered psychological abuse from their partner think they have been the victims of a crime, according to new figures.

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The significance of whether to remain in or leave the European Union "cannot be understated", according to a Law Society of Scotland discussion paper. The Referendum on EU Membership discussion paper aims to help inform solicitors and their clients by exploring the process for leaving the EU, the im

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Pictured (L-R): Euan Love, Catriona Headley, Stuart Barton, Matt Leckie, Lianda Barnes and Elizabeth Morrison. Digby Brown Solicitors has announced three new partners in its specialist asbestos and occupational injury, serious injury and personal injury teams. The firm have also announced three asso

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