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Glasgow Tribunals Centre officially opened
Atlantic Quay building opened by Scottish and UK Presidents
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Lord Advocate can claim legal advice privilege, judge rules
Exchanges with COPFS solicitors protected in restraint order claim
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Justice Committee reports on "no deal" Brexit regulations
Report calls for assessment impact of 15 instruments
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Fee increase must be part of wider legal aid reform: Society
Action needed to make system sustainable: conveners
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Solicitors off their mark with Civil Online
Two firms named as first to use digital simple procedure system
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25 April start date confirmed for Civil Online
Digital lodging and hearing of simple procedure cases to become reality
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Lady Hale's Macfadyen Lecture published
Supreme Court President sets out three important functions of court
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Court users invited to new Civil Online demonstration sessions
New system will permit online submission of case papers
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Child intimation court forms to be replaced
New rules come into force in June
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Civil cases show upturn in latest year
New cases up 10% in 2017-18
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Administrative justice system needs "recharge": Society
President points to Scottish social security approach as model
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Settling after quantum defence bars simple procedure expenses cap: sheriff
But court uses discretion to make equivalent award
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Legal aid fee system review panel members announced
Eleven-strong body to advise on evidence-based approach
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Web page launched for information on Court of Session appeals
Case details provided for forthcoming hearings
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Appeal judges uphold decision to waive bin lorry damages time bar
Lord Ordinary entitled to exercise discretion despite solicitors' fault
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Judges issue revised guidance on commercial actions
Updated version includes recovery of documents; adjudication enforcement
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Withdrawing from success fee agreement should not bar payment: Faculty
Advocates respond to consultation on rules under 2018 Act
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Judge warns against "excessive use of preliminary objections" to appeals
Adviser to site owner had interest to appeal enforcement notice
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Fees review and Taylor review documents published by SCJC
Committee finds no clear evidence to support hourly rate rise
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Defender fails with "inexcusable delay" plea over 2004 action
Court holds pursuer equally liable to suffer prejudice
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GBA tells of "indignation and incredulity" at 3% legal aid rise
Open letter to minister highlights treatment compared to other professions
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Royal Assent for Prescription (Scotland) Act
Scottish Law Commission-based measure reaches statute book
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MSPs agree principles of bill to regulate damages calculations
Discount rate and periodical awards bill unopposed at stage 1
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Legal aid spending falls £11.3m, SLAB annual report reveals
Falling case numbers account for biggest changes