Optimism growing in Scottish profession, Society survey finds

61% now report confidence in the future for solicitors

Five new partners among Harper Macleod promotions

Partnership strength now 62 as seven advance

Survey points to further changes in Scottish legal scene

Better fee income, but further mergers and insolvencies predicted

Pre-recorded witness interviews should be evidence: report

SCS Evidence and Procedure Review calls for new trial procedures

Stronger controls needed on email surveillance, MPs report

Committee calls for new offence for abuse by GCHQ

Swinney promises new property information hub

"One enquiry" system to deliver comprehensive information

Judge entitled to find bank in breach of loan promise: Supreme Court

First instance decision restored in claim for loss of profit

Doctor-patient relationship under strutiny following Supreme Court ruling

Firm calls case ‘the most significant medical negligence judgment in 30 years’

Cycling group presents petition calling for change in law

Road Share report calls for introduction of presumed liability into Civil Law

bto solicitors appoints consultant in Northern Ireland

James Ferguson will service insurance clients’ needs from Belfast

JABS steering group tackles barriers to the bench

Group outlines proposals to help increase diversity in judicial appointments

DWF to go international with Dubai office

Move responds to demand from major clients