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Unclaimed benefits should spur Governments to act, MSPs say
Report calls for collaboration to reduce unclaimed billions
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Biometrics Commissioner Bill passes final stage
Unanimous support at Holyrood after "consensual" debate
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Distance learning a consumer contract, sheriff rules
German student could only be sued for fees in Germany
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Cases becoming more complex, Discipline Tribunal reports
Annual report reveals more sitting days for stable number of cases
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Crown application granted, defence refused in new s 275 case
Judge voices unease at reasons, but allows unopposed move
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QC launches justice campaign for Scotland's “witches”
Claire Mitchell QC seeks pardon, memorial and public apology
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Stephen Boyle proposed as Auditor General
Holyrood to be asked to approve nomination as next office holder
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Proposed defibrillator register bill "could save lives"
Anas Sarwar MSP wants to see compulsory register of defibrillators
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Disposition a non domino invalid for prescription: appeal sheriffs
Disposition to party in same capacity ex facie a nullity
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Lord Drummond Young retires from bench
Senior judge leaves Court of Session after 19 years
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SEMLA announces "Unconscious Bias" event
Workshops to focus on influence on behaviour and decision making
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Women's equality project launches "Next 100 Years"
Successor to centenary celebrations seeks to accelerate pace of change
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Hewitson steps down at Munro & Noble
Executry partner retires after almost 40 years
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Bill published to promote heat networks
Ministers aim to develop schemes and reduce emissions
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MSPs inquire into SDI business expansion role
Committee seeks views on whether international development support working
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CAP continuity law needs sunset clause, MSPs report
Ministers should not be able to use broad powers indefinitely
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Four lawyers among 2020 FRSE intake
Lord Carloway, Dr Joe Morrow, Menzies Campbell and Stephen Tierney elected
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DWF completes Mindcrest acquisition
Legal firm takes over US legal and managed services business
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UK will not be part of Unified Patent Court, ministers confirm
Brexit red lines prevail over business streamlining
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SLCC cannot complain to itself, judge rules
Breach of natural justice though no other avenue to raise misconduct matter
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Employment lawyers offer advice for coronavirus restrictions
Employers should balance health and safety against business continuity
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Custody for under-25s should be last resort, Council proposes
Scottish Sentencing Council consults on proposed guideline
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Panel revealed for SYLA Women in Law event
Annual debate to take place on 10 March
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Judges grant order against Heathrow third runway
Policy statement failed to take account of climate change commitments