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Nominations of “unsung heroes” sought for new IBA award
Personal sacrifice and commitment to justice to be recognised
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Call for views as children's rights action plan takes shape
Consultation opens on Children and Young People Act scheme
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Shepherd & Wedderburn marks 250th birthday with best results
Revenue and profit both reach new highs in year to 30 April
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Backing from Society for Government's "Consumer Scotland" plan
Claim that gap exists from lack of single consumer body
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Review opens into investigations of mental health deaths
Ministers invite people to contribute their experiences
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Law Societies join other professionals in seeking post-Brexit rights
Joint letter to Prime Minister sets out needs to support service sector
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Politicians to appeal ruling against Brexit question referral
Judge grants protective expenses order to five parliamentarians
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Should Scotland have its own consumer investigations body, ministers ask?
Consultation opens on proposed Consumer Scotland to identify issues
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Vulnerable Witnesses Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee issues call for evidence ahead of stage 1
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Lawyer warns of competition law risk from price setting software
Growing use of optimisation tools could bring price-fixing charge
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Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards
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Householders succeed in claim for Japanese knotweed encroachment
Court of Appeal upholds decision against Network Rail
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Survey and evidence open to public ahead of Transport Bill scrutiny
Bus services, parking and smart ticketing top MSPs' agenda
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Simple Procedure Rules amended from end of this month
Time to pay application among changes introduced
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MSPs to run health check over dog control law
Views on effectiveness invited as part of post-legislative scrutiny
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Additional first time buyer LBTT relief comes into force
£175,000 threshold applies to those buying first home
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MSPs invite views on new Land Control Register rules
Committee inquiring into whether regulations fit for purpose
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Faculty launches International Human Rights Award
Scottish bar to honour those who stand up for rights overseas
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Raeburn Christie acquires Ellon firm Winchesters
Douglas Winchester to become consultant as staff relocate
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Glasgow trainee wins risk management Innovation Cup
Risk tracker tool takes Law Society of Scotland prize
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Faculty welcomes seven new advocates
Most have some years' experience as solicitors
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Human Rights Committee "shocked" by Windrush detention cases
MPs and peers condemn Home Office for wrongful treatment
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Ledingham Chalmers acquires Gray & Connochie
Eleven staff move as Roy Adams retires
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Call for views issued on proposed new organ donation law
Holyrood committee also sets up online survey