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