Journal online news archive for 2017
- Posts in 2017
Thousand-partner CMS announces merger completion
Tie-up with Nabarro and Olswang delivers sixth largest global firm
Reconviction rates hit 18-year low
Fall in rates for under-25s drives improvement
Lord Arthurson takes place on bench
New senator welcomed by Lord President
Publish human rights advice, Commission proposes to Holyrood
Reform submission calls for stronger checks on legislative competence
Three Scots among CMS global partner promotion round
Two advance in Edinburgh and one in Glasgow
Commissioner questions future of freedom of information law
Special report calls for "radical rethink", including over duty to publish
No contest at stage 1 for Limitation (Childhood Abuse) Bill
Approval without vote after first parliamentary debate
Justice Committee split over Railway Policing Bill
Stage 1 report favours general principles but notes evidence against
Thorntons targets Edinburgh expansion
Further recruitment promised to add to recent growth
Solicitors thanked for "amazing" support for challenge to SLCC budget
More than 6,700 emails sent to MSPs following Society appeal
Advocate appointed in-house convener at Mental Health Tribunals
Tribunal member Morag Jack attains management role
Scottish Law Commission asks for input on future agenda
Consultation launched on 10th law reform programme