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SLCC welcomes Society commitment to cut complaint times
Actions set out following report on timescales over conduct complaints
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Commission tackles challenging issues in securities law
Final discussion paper covers non-monetary obligations and sub-securities
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English law works for digital assets, Commission reports
Law reform proposals would strengthen regime for new types of property
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Ministers propose to restrict scope of UNCRC Bill
Amendments due to Supreme Court ruling will confine duties to Holyrood Acts
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Inner House launches regular live stream appeal service
Court of Session Live project will allow remote viewing of appeal hearings
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Hamilton chosen as Scottish Information Commissioner
Ex-Scottish Police Federation chair to be nominated for information role
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Faculty marks centenary of Margaret Kidd's admission
Event sees unveiling of new image of first woman advocate
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Two senators promoted to Inner House
Lord Armstrong and Lord Beckett join Second Division
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Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill goes out to public's views
Call for views issued on bill to allow local charge on paid accommodation
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Court wi-fi access upgrades coming, SCTS confirms
Improvements programme will deliver further results from summer 2023
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Bail and Release Bail passed despite opposition
MSPs vote 66-44 at stage 3 for reformed bail test and release provisions
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Tributes paid to Winnie Ewing
SNP politician was also a former solicitor
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Firework control zone provisions in force from today
Further legal measures add to clampdown on reckless use
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Finalists named for 2023 Scottish Legal Awards
45 contenders for trophies at 29 September ceremony
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Shepherd and Wedderburn adds to Haymarket relocations
Three major law firms now based in flagship development
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Dentons joins move to Edinburgh's Haymarket Square
New Edinburgh base offers sustainability and close transport links
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MSP proposes law to enforce child restraint guidelines
Consultation opens on "Calum's law" for monitoring and teacher training
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Average house price continues modest annual gain
Official figures show 2% rise in year to April
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Court case figures for May reflect shift towards solemn
Solemn business above pre-Covid levels; summary figures stay below
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MSP seeks support for Commissioner for Older People
Views sought on proposed member's bill for older people's champion
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Solicitor named for Judicial Appointments Board
Denise Loney appointed to fill in for absent member
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Justice Reform Bill call for views opens at Holyrood
MSPs will conduct evidence sessions in three phases once submissions in
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Bonus for Complete Clarity staff after strong results
Year to May 2023 sees 47% revenue growth
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Views wanted on Scots law human rights plan
Proposals aim to reduce inequality in Scotland