Journal online news archive for 2015
- Posts in 2015
SLAB reports positive feedback on Solicitor Contact Line advice
All respondents considered service good or very good
Advocate General announces UK Government standing junior counsel
Twenty advocates appointed following "strong competition"
Bank card insurance compensation scheme to open
Affinion mis-selling claim forms to be sent out
No pardon over 18th century murder conviction, campaigners told
Case will not be reopened of "Appin Murder" accused James Stewart
Correct advice may not be enough, court rules on complaint appeal
Service has to be judged from lay client's viewpoint as well as solicitor's
Bin lorry families seek FAI adjournment for private prosecution
Sheriff asked to rule ahead of driver giving evidence
McClure Naismith admits to merger talks
Chairman accepts issues at firm hit by accounts delays
"Corporate parenting" guidelines aim to improve lives of vulnerable young
Ministers seek better outcomes for looked after children and care leavers
Appeal court explains why Lockerbie relatives cannot seek conviction review
Act does not provide right to be direct participants in proceedings
Edinburgh academic joins Judicial Appointments Board
Lay member position for Professor Stephen Tierney
Society targets expansion in new five year strategy
More services and new member categories key to "Leading Legal Excellence"
Solicitor fined for "vulnerable" client sexual relationship
"Serious error of judgment" in continuing to act, tribunal rules