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Livingstone appointed chief constable
Decision follows a “rigorous and robust selection process”
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Scullion LAW appoints two new directors
Buchanan and Scullion move up
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Faculty of Advocates advises caution in changing Children (Scotland) Act
Act said to be “generally clear, succinct and coherent”
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Extra funding announced to prevent youth offending
Additional £1.6m to be given to local auhtorities
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Royal Mail receives £50m fine
Regulator notes “anti-competitive discrimination against customers”
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Scots solicitor appointed to the Single Financial Guidance Body
Dailly will become non-executive director
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Consultation opens for proposed cycling offences
UK government puts forward legislation following review
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Journal employment survey seeks experiences of personal attacks
Society invites solicitors' accounts in response to Glasgow attack
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New Human Rights Act challenge against Serco, Compass SNI Ltd and the Home Office
Govan Law Centre contends that untested principles are at stake
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SLCC responds to price transparency consultation
Commission’s recommendations include a standardised format
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Burness Paull reports its ninth consecutive year of growth
Figures show increase in turnover, profits and staff numbers
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Ministers pledge extra funding to deal with sex offence cases
£1.1m for prosecutors and courts to tackle extra caseload
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SYLA kicks off new session with judges career event
Serving members and JAB member to speak
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Benefit offences Scottish investigations draft rules released
Ministers consult on how to ensure proportionality, and respect
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Judges should be careful praising party litigant's opponents: Inner House
Imbalance of compliment and criticism can affect perception of fairness
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Two weeks to go on SCJC family action consultation
Views invited on proposals to improve case management
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Inksters opens Aberdeen office with property lawyer
Rory Cradock joins from Mortgage & Property Centre
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Wernham to head CMS in Scotland
Caryn Penley moves on to global position in firm
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Entertainment contracts feature in BTO's 2018 Fringe show
"A Guide for the Wannabe" aims to help first time artistes
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Human Rights Act amendment would remedy contempt committal defects
Submissions invited on proposed remedial order
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Law to clarify minimum alcohol pricing for wholesalers
Ministers consult on proposed exemption for trade sales
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Scots partner takes on Dentons women's advancement role
Amanda Jones given one of two development posts at global firm
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"Stability" claimed for latest Balfour+Manson figures
Revenue up, profits static in year to October 2017
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Belief in independence capable of protection: employment judge
Councillor's constructive dismissal claim can go to full hearing