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Megrahi applicant refused permission for UKSC appeal
Court holds no compatibility issue raised to take to Supreme Court
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Harper Macleod names eight new partners
Promotions bring partner strength to 74, 43% female
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Five promoted at Ledingham Chalmers
Senior associate, associates and senior solicitor named in north offices
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Lawyers' mental health concerns revealed
Survey discovers stigma fears over speaking out
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Full bench re-examines aspects of Moorov rule
Rape a separate category to domestic abuse; case overruled on long time gap
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Blackadders unveils 14-strong promotions round
John Dargie becomes Aberdeen partner as Peter Robertson retires
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Urquharts marks end of an era as last in family retires
Fourth generation senior partner Roderick Urquhart steps down
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Sale and leaseback retained care home zero-rating: UKSC
Court allows operators' appeal against VAT charge
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Thorntons' Charity Wills Campaign passes £500,000 mark
Online November 2020 effort raises a further £60,000
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SLCC proposes levy cuts after budget revisions
General levy to come down by 5%, with bigger cut for new lawyers
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Inglis to succeed Reid as chair of Mitchells Roberton
Managing partner Morag Inglis to chair firm from 1 April
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2021 Scottish Legal Awards to focus on COVID response
Entries in 18 categories due by 19 May
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Lord Hodge, Lorne Crerar chosen for FRSE honour
Supreme Court judge and Harper Macleod chairman among 79 new Fellows
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Pinsent Masons promotes 19 partners, two in Scotland
Rona Kostulin and Ronan Lambe among those to join partnership
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Macdonald Henderson joins commercial law alliance
Glasgow firm becomes sole Scottish member of global network
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Shoosmiths awarded platinum IIP accreditation
Award follows thorough accreditation process
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Salmond launches new political party
Ex-First Minister to stand in May election
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Changes to organ donation law
Opt out system begins today in Scotland
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Final bill passed as Holyrood rises for election
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill given unanimous support
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Holyrood bills face possible UK challenge
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills said to affect Westminster powers
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Brodies adds three to Planning team
Appointments to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen offices
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All areas show rise in January house price figures
Average Scottish sale price 6.9% higher than January 2020
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Public boards law able to count trans people as women
Judge rejects challenge to Gender Representation Act
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Church closure rules struck down on priest's challenge
Court of Session rules Scottish Government's COVID-19 regulations excessive