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Government FAI Bill should be vehicle for progress, MSPs say
Justice Committee backs member's bill but calls for joint work
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Supreme Court rejects rights challenge to English "no win no fee" regime
Majority accept pre-2013 rules as proportionate and for legitimate aim
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Civil action numbers steady, latest figures show
2013-14 totals similar to previous year
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Compromised small claim leaves defender facing expenses
Statute gives no discretion after first hearing, sheriff principal rules
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Two Scottish court officer firms join national group
Scott + Co and AA Hutton become part of Marston Holdings
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Friday deadline for booking first SCJC information event
Updating seminar to be held in early July
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Serious concerns voiced over legal aid in new court set-up
Society "disappointed and frustrated" that ministers ignored submissions
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Family actions practice note for Lothian & Borders
Guidance covers numerous aspects of family and civil partnership actions
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SCJC annual report details preparation for court changes
Rules preparation and review among main projects undertaken
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Interim interdict recall means order was wrongful, judge rules
Rule not limited to where examination of facts has taken place
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Faculty queries summary sheriffs holding FAIs
Evidence points out conflict with proposed specialisms
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Society supports unrestricted civil legal aid in revised paper
New proposals call for exploring of single grant system
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Supreme Court offers video archive of hearings
Past year's proceedings available to view
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Damages based agreements must be fully regulated: Faculty
Response calls for claims management companies to come within controls
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Judges refuse request for barrister to lead in VAT appeal
Court "does not have power" to grant one-off rights of audience
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Commercial court seminar seeks to promote dialogue
Interested parties invited to register for summer event
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Faculty backs specialist environmental tribunal
Submission calls for link with proposed Energy & Natural Resources Court
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Court quashes social workers' contempt findings over suspended contact
Sheriff's decision not justified where actions taken in children's interests
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Call for evidence issued on FAIs bill
Justice Committee tasked with considering reforms
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Factor's registered notice did not prevent time bar: Inner House
Court also rules that services claim prescribes after five years
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Fatal accident inquiry bill published
Proposals implement remaining Cullen review recommendations
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Court reporting restrictions rules about to change
Media given right to be heard before any order made
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Inflation-plus rises proposed for court fees
Ministers seek to maintain proportion of costs covered
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English small claims should be settled online, report claims
Susskind spells out proposals to Civil Justice Council