Associate promotions at Simpson & Marwick

Four advanced from 1 May

Thousands caught by non-transferable car tax change

Cancelling excise duty on ownership change means "double taxing": AA

Marysia Lewis becomes Tayside, Central & Fife Sheriff Principal

Step-up follows retirement of Alastair Dunlop

Faculty to host Four Jurisdictions Conference

Counsel and judges gather to debate "conflicts and tensions" topics

SLCC budget before Holyrood confirms levy proposals

£312 baseline levy for year from 1 July

Man found guilty of disturbance at Society's office

Aggressive behaviour accompanied by showing picture of gun

MSPs call for views on banning in-car smoking with children present

Member's bill aims to prevent passive smoking and promote health

Assisted Suicide Bill report takes no formal position

Majority of committee against bill but progress left to full chamber vote

Victims and witnesses service standards published by COPFS

Partnership project produces guidance on what to expect

MacRoberts signs up employment partner

Deborah Miller joins from Simpson & Marwick

Damages based agreements must be fully regulated: Faculty

Response calls for claims management companies to come within controls

SLCC calls for improvements in conduct complaint handling

Recommendations follow analysis of Society's five year performance