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MSPs call for clear strategy for overseas work
Report seeks overarching approach against which to evaluate proposals
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Three in Scotland among nine Dentons partner promotions
Linzi Hedalen, Adam Knowles and Owen McLennan recognised
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Post-COVID justice reforms need more data, MSPs report
Stage 1 report calls for greater consensus before fundamental changes made
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Thorntons annual report claims reducing gender pay gap
Mean hourly gap reduces by 13.6% over five years
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Amanda Millar elected to chair Dundee University court
Society Past President wins three year term on university governing body
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MSPs raise concerns over NPF4 resourcing
Report on flagship planning policy says issues remain to be addressed
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Ministers consult for Children's Care and Justice Bill
Paper covers potential reforms ahead of finalising content of bill
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Scot among 20 new Addleshaw Goddard partners
Corporate lawyer Laura Falls part of global promotion round
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Two associate promotions at Macleod & MacCallum
Tomas Simpson and Aidan Grant recognised for progress
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Partner and director head 19 Turcan Connell promotions
Richard Douglas-Home and Simran Panesar-Saggu lead those recognised
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SYLA pilots scheme to increase court hearing experience
Junior lawyers can sign up to view Webex procedural hearings
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MSPs call for views on new Hunting with Dogs Bill
Short survey and full consultation open on further hunting controls
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Inksters takes Scottish small business award
Law firm named as Scottish Self-employed/Sole Trader of the Year
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Lindsays announces 11-strong promotions round
Two new partners head record number of advancements
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Burness Paull makes private client partner hire
Euan Fleming joins from Gilson Gray
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Donald Reid retires after 49-year legal career
Lawyer had an impressive record with Mitchells Roberton
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Register of Controlled Interests in Land in force today
Persons covered by new law have 12 months to avoid criminal penalty
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Ministers to invest to support care for young people
Programme will reform family support, children's hearings and use of custody
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Nine Scots named in Pinsent Masons promotions round
Six partners and three legal directors from Scottish offices recognised
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Reed and Hodge quit Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
Continued membership would appear to endorse acts of Chinese authorities
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Peers warn of risks from unregulated justice system AI
Report calls for strict regulation to ensure benefits from informed use
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Macpherson named as Court of Session Auditor
Temporary auditor for past two years chosen for permanent role
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Alastair Hope retires from BTO's Helensburgh practice
Founder of Raeburn Hope leaves practice after 40 years
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Shakespeare Martineau appoints Edinburgh legal director
Nicky Grant joins Commercial Real Estate Team from Dickson Minto