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2019 Tumbling Lassie fundraising dates announced
New Scottish charity partner to benefit from anti-trafficking drive
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MSPs raise concerns over Business Gateway accountability
Report points to lack of transparency since transfer to local councils
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Addleshaw Goddard creates Edinburgh transaction services hub
Six-strong group will support increasing client work
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Faculty proposes alternative to bill on defence post-mortems
Panel of pathologists could address availability problem
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Glasgow Alcohol Court marks first anniversary
Successful project could be extended to domestic abuse offenders
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Society seeks to fill new slate of committee posts
Solicitor and/or non-solicitor places available on 17 committees
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Law on further disabled toilet provision goes to consultation
"Changing places toilets" could be required in larger buildings
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Employment partner appointment at Ledingham Chalmers
John Lee joins Edinburgh office from Lindsays
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Agricultural lawyer returns to WJM
Laura Boswell joins firm as associate
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Anderson Strathern creates six director roles
Leadership training for those promoted in three teams
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Aberdeen Law Project to act in social services fitness to practise cases
Free advice and representation for workers being investigated
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Family rights on intestacy spotlighted in new consultation
Ministers seek views on split between surviving spouse and children
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Judicial Careers Seminars
Events take place on February 27 and 28
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Plans to strengthen support for sexual assault victims launched
Consultation on improvements to forensic medical examinations
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Addleshaw Goddard adds partner in Aberdeen
David McEwing brings extensive experience in energy sector
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Thornton raises record sum for children’s charity
Firm’s clients help generate £62000 for Cash for Kids
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Have your say on in-house traineeships
New survey encourages in-house solicitors to give their opinion
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Calls for best practice to prevent domestic abuse
Consultation period ends in April
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Statistics reflect a varied traineeship marketplace across Scotland
Law Society of Scotland figures show 8% rise in traineeships
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Average property price in Scotland rises by 2.4 per cent
Latest figures show price growth slightly behind UK average
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Solicitors top Valentine’s sales forecast
Data reveals consumer spending trends around February 14
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Servitude conviction upheld for forced detention and work
Two fail with appeals over treatment of vulnerable man
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Public interest and local journalism needs special support, review reports
Cairncross calls for online news quality obligation
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Government professional services group to hold Scots round tables
Open invitation to Inverness and Glasgow events