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Solicitor struck off after embezzlement conviction
Paul O'Donnell took £21,485 of clients' money
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Death announced of former Aberdeen University teacher David Lessels
Tributes paid to popular lecturer
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Defender fails with "inexcusable delay" plea over 2004 action
Court holds pursuer equally liable to suffer prejudice
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Holyrood Parliament launches programme to mark 20th birthday
Events will highlight positive impact on people's lives
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Researcher calls for end to job forms criminal convictions disclosure box
Claim that misleading for employers and offputting to applicants
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GBA tells of "indignation and incredulity" at 3% legal aid rise
Open letter to minister highlights treatment compared to other professions
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NQ and trainee investment at Aberdein Considine
Eleven appointments announced across firm's offices
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Two Scots lawyers honoured with OBEs
Joan Aitken and Sheriff Colin Scott Mackenzie named in New Year list
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Emailed statement of overdue balances did not set up default, judge rules
Contract required clear statement of intention to exercise right
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Ministers propose law to underpin "Good Food Nation" goal
Consultation opens on legislation to support ambition
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Landlines in cells would be good for prisoners, think tank claims
Reform Scotland calls for better family links to aid rehabilitation
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FCA targets overdraft charging in new consultation
Authority wants single interest rate and no fixed charges
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Tenancy deposit system serving its purpose, users believe
Research finds majority satisfaction with operation of schemes
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Faculty's Christmas appeal delivers the goods
Cash and a vanload of presents donated for poor families in Fife
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Extended domestic abuse law to come into force in April
Consultation also opens on new protective orders
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Court gives effect to EU judges' article 50 ruling
Declarator pronounced, with expenses against UK Government
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Court of Appeal affirms Uber drivers as workers
Company's appeal against ET and EAT rulings dismissed
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Royal Assent for Prescription (Scotland) Act
Scottish Law Commission-based measure reaches statute book
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Scots house price growth continues in October
Official figures record average 4.4% year on year rise
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Lady Paton to chair Scottish Law Commission
Five year appointment to run from 1 January
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Victims to have voice in Parole Board proceedings, ministers propose
Consultation opens on more involvement for victims and families
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MSPs agree principles of bill to regulate damages calculations
Discount rate and periodical awards bill unopposed at stage 1
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Two appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Solicitor Krista Johnston and JP Susan Fallone join for five years
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Inspectorate of Prosecution publishes annual report
Inspectors will watch for use made of additional funds