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Partner's annual sum only payable if profit made, court rules
Agreement made all payments dependent on available "net profit"
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Offshore wind farms stalled as court upholds RSPB challenge
Ministers' decision making flawed and in breach of EU law
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Ministers set out planning reform timetable
Response to independent review reveals steps towards new Act
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Land Commission among ministers' environment priorities
Cunningham reveals 1 April 2017 launch deadline
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Wildlife crime penalties to rise following review group proposals
Minister confirms plan to increase fine and jail term limits
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Lord Bonomy to lead hunting law review
Former judge to consider whether law offers sufficient protection
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Trump loses UKSC appeal over offshore wind farm near golf resort
Applicant for consent did not require to hold licence in advance
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Penalties need to rise for wildlife crime, report concludes
Range of further measures proposed to make law more effective
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Strategic planning review trio call for public input
Six key areas highlighted by independent review
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Positive outlook for midsize to large firms, accountants' review finds
Property and corporate work underpinning recent growth
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Planning delays are biggest barrier to housebuilding, Brodies survey finds
"Greater collaboration needed" to tackle shortage of housing stock
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Community Empowerment Bill given final approval
Measure to encourage regeneration passes stage 3
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Thorntons gears up for Edinburgh expansion
Office move paves way for new staff and practice areas
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Faculty backs specialist environmental tribunal
Submission calls for link with proposed Energy & Natural Resources Court
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Shetland wind farm protesters lose appeal over bird protection
Ministers entitled to balance considerations: Supreme Court
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Jane Ryder to chair Historic Environment Scotland
Solicitor to head 10-strong board
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MSPs back Community Empowerment Bill "right to buy" aims
But stage 1 report wants "fundamental issues" addressed
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Renewed focus needed on climate change targets, MSPs tell ministers
Committee calls for urgent steps and commitment to specific action
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Wind energy developments to have new consultation guidance
Ministers consult on better community engagement
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Historic Environment Bill passed
New body to be created to manage and protect historic sites
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Carrier bag charge in force from today
Minimum 5p levy for single use bags – with a few exceptions