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Lords report questions universal credit migration regulations
Current plans "too vague and aspirational": scrutiny committee
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Keith Oliver joins Morton Fraser as private client consultant
Commercial role continues at Addleshaw Goddard
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Official legislative drafting guide revised and republished
Guidance issued as aid to understanding drafting process
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Genders more equal, but work-life balance still a concern: Society survey
Profile of the Profession records changes over last five years
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Balfour+Manson hires medical negligence senior associate
Kiera Dargie joins from The Medical Protection Society
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TLT adds corporate partner to Glasgow office
Damien Bechelli joins from DWF
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Civil Online upgrade to launch next week
Changes mean fewer documents posted, and near real-time notice of decisions
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Two stand as Society Vice President for 2019-20
Amanda Millar and Paul Matthews in contest to be next office holder
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UK able to revoke article 50 notice: advocate general
Opinion for EU court supports rights of the member state
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MPs investigate human rights threat from private company data use
Evidence invited on whether action needed
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McEwan Fraser successful in UK estate agency awards
Scottish and UK titles and UK runner-up for solicitor firm
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Slap to head met Children Act offence test: Appeal Court
Reporter's appeal adding facts to referral ground competent
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MSPs recommend discount rate and periodical payments bill
Stage 1 report welcomes increased clarity and aim of fairness
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Society launches 2018 BaubleFest campaign in aid of Foundation
Donations in next three weeks will be recognised on Christmas tree
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Money announced for sex crime victim support services
£8.5m to provide more staff and better facilities
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High risk domestic violence counter-measures go to consultation
Ministers seek views on best multi-agency approach
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Renucci becomes Scottish Criminal Bar Association President
Recently appointed QC takes over from Claire Mitchell
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Faculty announces Christmas carol concert date
Homeless to benefit from proceeds of 18 December event
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British Legal Awards win for MacRoberts
Real Estate team named Property Team of the Year
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Nairobi woman is Faculty's first International Human Rights winner
Salome Nduta the "standout candidate" for standing up for others
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Ministers announce 3% fee increase as part of legal aid response
Rise from April 2019 will be followed by review panel
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Partner promotion at Road Traffic Accident Law
Associate Jodi Gordon recognised for skills
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Society's 2017-18 staff charity campaign raises £8,669
Funds donated to Ovarian Cancer Action in memory of late colleague
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Assisted dying campaigner refused permission for Supreme Court appeal
Majority decision against motor neurone sufferer Noel Conway