Places available for solicitors at Lady Justice Arden talk
One of the most senior figures in the judiciary of England and Wales is to give a talk to members of Faculty about her role in liaising with courts around the world.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
“Fantastic” conference launches PI arbitration service
A “fantastic” conference has ushered in the Faculty’s new, innovative personal injury arbitration service.
Sacked worker grateful for “invaluable” FLSU help
A woman who was unfairly sacked from her job has been given renewed hope of being re-employed, after “invaluable” help from the Faculty’s Free Legal Services Unit.
Lawyer of the Week
The recently-appointed chair of JUSTICE Scotland, Shelagh McCall, QC, is Lawyer of the Week in the Law section of The Times Scotland.
Five counsel in tribunal appointments
Five members of Faculty have been appointed as legal members of the Housing and Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland.
SCBA four to the fore at Excellence in Advocacy event
The Scottish Criminal Bar Association is heavily represented among the speakers at a weekend conference examining “Excellence in Advocacy”.
Opening of Legal Year address by Lord President
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, predicted a “leaner and fitter” Court of Session with shorter waiting times for cases, and highlighted the near-impossible task of meeting time limits in the High Court, in an address to mark the opening of the Legal Year.
Our pleasure, Minister
Reforms to contract law have been passed by the Scottish Parliament, with special thanks being extended to the Faculty for its help in the passage of the Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Bill.
Members of Faculty to serve on new arbitration group
Faculty members have been appointed to a new Arbitration Court User Group, which will be chaired by the Inner House judge, Lord Glennie.
QC taking the chair at planning event
Senior counsel Stuart Gale, QC, will be in the chair at the 26th Scottish Planning and Environmental Law (SPEL) conference.