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Minister announces new register of control of land in Scotland
Land Reform Bill to be amended to provide necessary power
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SLCC welcomes English legal services review
Complaints body will "closely monitor" CMA study as it revises strategy
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Company cleared in parking fraud case
"No case to answer" submission upheld after Crown evidence
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Holyrood committee declines to back Alcohol Health Bill
Majority prefer Government approach to member's bill
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CMA launches legal services market study for England & Wales
Outcome may inform consideration of position in Scotland
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Parking company on fraud charges for invalid claims
Letters cited England-only legislation
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FoI extensions announced to take effect from September
Grant-aided schools and privately run prisons among new additions
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Dewar tournament school debaters take on historical injustices
62 teams contest this month's second round
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English court review floats online, lawyerless resolution up to £25,000
Provisional views published for comment ahead of final report
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Draft third party rights bill goes out to views
Commission opens short consultation ahead of contract report
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Reclaiming motion fails in law firm pension rules challenge
Historic amendments had to be taken to have been validly made
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"Urgent" steps needed to improve DWP pension statements, MPs say
Interim report calls for immediate action to counter confusion caused
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Court of Session rules on two discipline cases
Penalty reduced in one case; judicial review dismissed in other
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Two bills given unopposed stage 1 passage
Election dates and lobbying measures taken forward
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New Lord President promises further action to tackle delays
Carloway promises to address issues in civil and criminal cases
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MSPs to investigate proposed second home charge
Finance Committee calls for evidence on effect of LBTT surcharge
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MSPs to consider impact of Trades Union Bill
Urgent committee report to be produced ahead of Holyrood debate
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Promotions and partner hire at Aberdein Considine
Eight new faces join top table
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Society welcomes retention of farmworkers' wages board
Equalities Committee support for ministerial decision
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Incapacity law review opens to consultation
Ministers seek views on SLC report and other issues
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Stress still dominant as LawCare callers increase
New reporting method gives clearer picture of demands on helpline
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Thorntons signs property partner
Hugo Allan joins from Morton Fraser
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Tax forecasts should be Fiscal Commission's job, MSPs say
Stage 1 report calls for crucial amendment to enabling bill
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Finalists revealed for 2016 Scottish Legal Awards
59 shortlisted entrants chase 15 awards