Elected conveners should be part of wider reforms, MSPs conclude

Case for standalone change not made, Standards Committee reports

DWF wins Scottish business award

Law firm wins "Closing the Education Gap" for schools initiative

Automatic early release curbs pass stage 3

Opposition MSPs abstain as bill wins final vote

Society runs survey on what trainees should be paid

Questionnaire runs against background of wide range of views

Promotions round announced at Thorntons

Associate and eight senior solicitors make the grade

Compromised small claim leaves defender facing expenses

Statute gives no discretion after first hearing, sheriff principal rules

Miller Hendry promotes six

Associate and five senior solicitors named

Land Reform Bill aims to enhance community interests

New Land Commission will keep effectiveness of law under review

Research needed ahead of early release changes, Society claims

Proposed six month sentence reduction "not enough for rehabilitation"

Women offender plans to include new 80-place prison

Justice Secretary announces move towards "custody in the community"

Weightmans adds Scottish employment partner

Elaine McIlroy joins from MacRoberts

Businesses not managing contracts effectively, Brodies survey claims

Two thirds have no proper system in place