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Courts have been respectful but not minimalist in devolution cases: Reed
Lecture by Supreme Court Justice covers devolution and role of courts
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More trials but fewer adjournments reported in latest court figures
Criminal business statistics published for Q3 of 2018-19
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Photocall for female lawyers to mark Women's Day
Society joins in UK-wide project to celebrate First 100 Years
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Greenock Faculty appoints first woman dean
Jill Carrick becomes leader of 200-year-old legal society
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SLCC commended for diversity good practice
Complaints body featured as case study by Ethical Standards Commissioner
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Career moves unveiled at Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Five appointments and promotions boost Commercial and Court teams
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MSPs seek views on whether freedom of information could be improved
Committee opens consultation on scope of and compliance with law
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Society calls for reform of "problematic" cohabitation law
Report highlights limited time for financial claims as one main issue
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Scottish housing market shows small gain in 2018, figures confirm
Average price rise partly offset by decline in sales
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Power of attorney can be used for voter registration, guidance confirms
EHRC welcomes official clarification of permissible assistance
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CCTV evidence can be sufficient proof of offence: Appeal Court
Real evidence, properly established, can be conclusive
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Solicitors for the Elderly membership opens to Scots paralegals
Experienced accredited paralegals can take SFE qualification
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Eighteen advocates accredited as FCIArb
Group completes special course at Aberdeen University
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Specialist animal protection law firm claims to be first in UK
Advocates for Animals will support charities seeking compliance with law
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Montgomery takes over as OSCR chair
Former SLAB head succeeds Rev Graham Forbes
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Commercial real estate partner joins Morton Fraser
Alan Stewart hired from Dentons
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Four prominent lawyers appointed FRSE
Three professors and Lord Advocate among new 2019 Fellows
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Prizewinning risk management tool published for profession
Trainee's risk tracker aids central management of information
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"Right to rent" rules for landlords declared illegal by High Court
Judge finds key plank of "hostile environment" leads to discrimination
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Cohabitation law review scope finalised by Commission
Topic will be phase 1 of family law project
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Succession planning expert joins Turcan Connell
Peter Murrin moves from Lindsays in partner hire
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Surveys now running as Society looks into ADR and pro bono provision
Research projects focus on access to legal advice and services
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Data privacy rights need international good practice standards: Society
Response calls for industry to be proactive
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Commission report calls for early action on key reform projects
Trusts, Moorov rule and moveable transactions all await ministers' moves