Stalling civil business putting livelihoods at risk, says Faculty
Court administrators have been urged to reconsider the “mothballing” of civil business, amid fears that the financial futures of some law firms and Advocates are being jeopardised.
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Lord Weir takes place on Bench
Scotland’s newest Senator has been sworn in, at a ceremony very much of the times.
Deirdre MacNeill, QC
The Faculty has been deeply saddened to learn of the death of Sheriff Deirdre MacNeill, QC. She was 65.
2021 Faculty scholarships - apply now
Applications are being taken for Faculty scholarships which can help ease financial tensions during the training period for the Bar.
We want to help, says SCBA
The criminal Bar has welcomed a decision by Ministers to withdraw their plan for trial without jury, and vowed to help “find a temporary solution to this temporary problem.”
SLC post for counsel
A member of Faculty has been appointed a Commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission.
Criminal Bar strongly against ’draconian’ proposed measures
Scotland ‘s criminal Advocates have voiced strong opposition to proposals, including trials without juries, which the Scottish Parliament is considering because of the Coronavirus emergency.
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New dates announced - Edinburgh’s ‘arbitration Olympics’ fall victim to virus
Coronavirus has claimed another major event, with the postponement of an international arbitration conference which had been due to take place in Edinburgh in May.
New deputy editor of Session Cases
The new deputy editor of Session Cases has been named as Timothy Young, Advocate.