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Committee backs ministers' COVID recovery bill – just
Convener's casting vote needed to approve bill's general principles
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Holyrood to ban combustible cladding on buildings
Move to improve fire safety after Grenfell tragedy
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Ministers accept Kennedy misogyny proposals
Draft legislation to be published following report recommendations
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Lewis to succeed Stephen as Sheriff Appeal Court head
Turnbull also becomes Vice President as Murray retires
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Criminal court business pulls ahead during March
Most courts running above pre-COVID case numbers
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Deadline approaches for 2023 Faculty scholarship bids
Applicants for 2023 devilling support have until 29 April
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Promotions at Blackadders following partner retirement
New partner Dale Ross leads three advanced after Douglas Sneddon steps down
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Scot among Clyde & Co's 2022 partner promotion round
Andrew Tolmie one of 23 new equity partners globally
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TLT makes Glasgow immigration partner hire
Joanne Hennessy joins from Pinsent Masons
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Pinsent Masons hikes Scottish NQ salaries
£61,000 to be offered as firm seeks to keep up in war for talent
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Equality body makes DWP improve treatment of disabled
Binding agreement will help mental health and learning disability claimants
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Courts revise COVID measures in line with law changes
Public access to court buildings allowed from next week
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CMS names five new partners in Scotland
Promotions part of 60-strong global round
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MSP’s campaign on dog stealing law gathers support
More than 1000 people sign online petition
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Government plans risk weakening human rights: report
MPs and peers state Bill of Rights plans risk confusion and less protection
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February house prices pause, but keep up annual rise
Average up nearly 12% on previous year
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High demand affecting rural land market: Commission
Market Insights Report shows how landownership could concentrate further
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Eviction ground must exist at time of notice, UT rules
Notice could not be served ahead of three months’ rent arrears
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Ministers consult on requiring calorie counts in menus
Public asked for views on mandatory labelling to cut obesity
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JUSTICE Scotland appeals for office bearer volunteers
New chair and vice chair sought for campaigning charity
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Edinburgh Law School invites alumni contacts
Former students invited to keep in touch via survey
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Aberdeen students win legal negotiation contest
University team wins Scottish round for second year running
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Liability expert Lesley Allan joins Kennedys
Lawyer joins firm from Clyde & Co
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Joe Davies promoted to partner at Gilson Gray
"Great talent" takes up senior role