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Second Balfour+Manson solicitor becomes APIL fellow
Ian Nicol joins David Short to become third in Scotland
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Scots law governs claim though asbestosis developed in England, judges rule
Place of delict remained place of deceased's work
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GSPC goes into liquidation after losses continue
Properties now being marketed by Edinburgh counterpart
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Proof allowed in ex-fiscal's claim based on work stress
Judge rejects Lord Advocate's attempt to have case dismissed
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Real burdens reform difficult but necessary – Faculty
Response queries how to draft law to cover all types
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Death announced of Lord Mackay of Drumadoon
Former law officer and judge passes away at 72
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Two child protection offences set for overhaul
Ministers consult on reforms to neglect and abuse provisions
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Securities paper published through law reform collaboration
Research on enforcement will inform Commission project
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Human rights QC to speak at Faculty event on Colombia peace accord
Kirsty Brimelow to describe her work in support of settlement
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£3bn cost to legal sector of no-deal Brexit, LSEW estimates
Forecast predicts "significant negative effect in medium to longer term"
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Prison inspectors criticise underwear/nightwear court appearances
Police "should ensure those brought to court are dressed appropriately"
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Family law costs will rise after Brexit, advocates believe
Reforms will be needed to make up for losing EU rules, response states
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Forty days to go until 2018 Scottish Legal Walks
Edinburgh/Glasgow events for Access to Justice Foundation on 1 October
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Government appeals for advice to avoid Windrush repeat
Lawyers and others asked for insight into what happened
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Insurance policy proceeds held to vest in bankrupt after discharge
Right to payment "non-vested contingent interest", not "moveable property"
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Take down terrorist content in 60 minutes or be fined, EU to propose
Draft regulations promised covering social media sites
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Lay member named for Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
Elizabeth Burnley has experience in private and public sectors
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Work shadowing scheme opens to let lawyers see inside judicial role
Solicitors and advocates allowed up to three days' observation
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Anti-Catholic and bus ticket messages help define public order crime
One conviction upheld, one reversed by Sheriff Appeal Court
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Fiscal to become SFA's compliance officer
Clare Whyte succeeds Tony McGlennan in football role
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Lindsays hires Glasgow corporate partner
Ian Mitchell joins from Shepherd & Wedderburn
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Balfour+Manson promotes youth
Two appointed to associate level
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Court of Session rules abortion pills can still be taken at home
Lady Wise rejects arguments of Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
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New legal power proposed to tackle vacant and derelict land
Scottish Land Commission report suggests compulsory sales order for planning authorities