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English legal group set up to combat climate change
Contract documents to be launched to promote net zero emissions

MSPs take an interest in moveables reform
Holyrood committee invites views on Scottish Law Commission proposals

HMRC probing businesses for new evasion offence
"Wake-up call" over failing to prevent facilitation of tax evasion

Consultant hires spark Burness Paull boardroom service
Trio enable new corporate governance advice offering

Data protection and accuracy reforms unveiled for Companies House
Consultation proposals include ID checks for those setting up companies

Bribery Act is "exemplary legislation", peers say in report
Post-legislative scrutiny concludes other countries should adopt approach

MSPs raise concerns over Business Gateway accountability
Report points to lack of transparency since transfer to local councils

General counsel group produces guidance for company directors
GC100 responds to Government request with proposals on s 172 duty

Business guidance launched to help spot human trafficking
Ministers stepping up action against companies that lack statement

First Scottish acquired by US concern
Eli Global buys out search and support firm

Drive to boost employee ownership through new leadership group
Ministers aim to quintuple worker-owned businesses by 2030

Faculty backs "logical" limited partnership reform plans
Response however questions two aspects of proposed new law

Thousands of companies fail to register controlling interests
Claim that AML efforts compromised by lack of compliance

Abuse controls on Scottish limited partnerships proposed by UK ministers
Twelve-week consultation opens on package of reforms

Scottish EDGE opens next funding competition round
Up to £150,000 available for best innovative proposals

Ownership Effect Inquiry calls for written evidence
Submissions on employee ownership invited from businesses and individuals

Jack chairs employee ownership enquiry Scottish panel
Independent experts hearing evidence on business benefits

Court revises law on diligence as affecting receivership
1977 case overruled as inhibition held to take precedence

Ministers seek evidence in review of limited partnership use
Concerns follow reports of criminal activity using registration

AiB seeking views on further insolvency rules changes
Informal consultation on corporate and personal insolvency amendments

Faculty questions working of insolvency "moratorium" proposals
Response raises practical issues to be addressed

Director not liable in damages despite company's lack of insurance
Bare majority in Supreme Court upholds Court of Session decision

DX acquires Legal Post operations to offer combined service
Deal expected to complete at the end of May

Holyrood campers given chance to show "proportionality" of acts
Sovereignty arguments fail but judge recognises possible Convention defence