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