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Associate promotion at Aberdein Considine
Jennifer Matthew recognised in Dispute Resolution team
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Planning Bill "unworkable" after amendments, Society warns
Holyrood stage 3 needs to cut complexity, and burdens on authorities
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Anderson Strathern joins Meritas global network
First Scottish member of alliance of independent firms
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Real estate partner hire at DWF
Kevin McGlone joins from Brodies
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EHRC seeks input on future litigation policy
Consultation will help shape three year strategic plan
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Promotions confirmed at Gillespie Macandrew
Firm claims growth over last 12 months
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Algorithms in justice must be regulated, LSEW report claims
Better oversight needed to improve transparency and counter bias
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Airdrie JP court building opens next week
New premises will be opposite sheriff court
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Two longserving Thorntons Arbroath solicitors retire
Partner George Dunlop and associate David Dundas call it a day
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First solicitor President of Chartered Insurance Institute Scottish Faculty
Alisdair Matheson to hold office for next year
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School age payment for low income families opens to applications
New benefit completes Best Start Grant package
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Women in Law UK announces first Glasgow event
Judicial Appointments Board chair among guest speakers
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Harper Macleod promotes 26 at three levels
Two thirds women among those recognised
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Shepherd & Wedderburn partner made head of diversity and inclusion
Yvonne Brady to oversee all firm's initiatives and focus groups
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Office bearers change at Law Society of Scotland
John Mulholland and Amanda Millar become President and Vice President
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Biometrics Bill published to control police use of forensic data
Code of practice will give guidance to Police Scotland and SPA
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20mph limit plan rejected by Holyrood committee
Majority refuses to back principles of Mark Ruskell's bill
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Angiolini awarded honorary membership at Society AGM
Former Lord Advocate recognised for career achievements
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Judges' training organisation publishes strategic plan
Four objectives set out in Judicial Institute three-year plan
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First conviction secured under new domestic abuse offence
Glasgow man admits abusive phone calls to ex-wife
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Court affirms test for extending statutory appeal time limit
Applicant must have done all they reasonably can to comply
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Female genital mutilation protections to be strengthened by new bill
Civil protection orders proposed for those at risk
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Judicial interests register still on Justice Committee agenda
MSPs keep petition live despite Yousaf letter
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Ministers publish Referendums Bill – but hold off requesting power
"Standing framework" for any poll within Holyrood's competence