Journal online news archive for 2015
- Posts in 2015
"Save smarter" call to lawyers to meet financial goals
Proper planning said to achieve more than a rainy day fund
Minister promises to consider further mental health reforms as bill passes
Amendment bill approved at stage 3 despite criticisms of limited scope
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"