Legal news
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Lord Reed sworn in as Supreme Court President
First Scot to hold post succeeds Lady Hale
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Judges voice concerns over aspects of Children Bill
Submission to Justice Committee raises practicality and workability issues
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Court criticises Crown and defence failings in delayed case
“Unacceptable” to delay balloting jury while joint minute typed
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Shepherd & Wedderburn hires renewables specialist partner
Richard Turnbull joins from TLT
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Tourist tax should have a national framework with local discretion
A tourist tax would be most practical and efficient if implemented as part of a national framework, with some built-in flexibility for local discretion.
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Themis Advocates launches as rebranded Hastie Stable
Kiera Johnston takes over as senior clerk
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Judicial review three month deadline runs from decision: judge
Later receipt may be factor in considering extension
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Lady Poole joins Court of Session bench
Administrative law specialist welcomed by Lord President
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Regime to support adults under investigation in force today
"Appropriate adult" services for the vulnerable now standard over Scotland
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Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act
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Lord Fairley takes seat on Court of Session bench
First of five recent appointments installed as senator
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Health and safety prosecutions down, but stay vigilant: lawyer
Bruce Craig comments on pressures facing HSE
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Four hires show Shoosmiths' Scottish growth intentions
Two partners and two associates join in Edinburgh and Glasgow
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Scottish ministers face budget challenge over UK March date
Spending will have to be decided ahead of knowing final funding
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Dentons announces expansion into Ireland
Two partners hired and rapid expansion predicted by largest law firm
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Ministers to hold discussion events on jury reform
Open events will consider what should follow research findings
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Proposed new consumer body given initial backing
Holyrood stage 1 report supports general principles
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BTO figures show dip in latest year
Profits fall as IT investment increases
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Clyde & Co offers dispute resolution agency service
Firms can outsource resolution while retaining client relationships
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Lindsays predicts rise of "subject to sale" offers
Trend could be used to encourage conditional housing sale listings
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Low carbon standards coming for new homes
2024 date for rules to reduce emissions
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Balfour + Manson unveils new management lineup
Three partners to form senior management team
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Start date for summary criminal case management pilots
Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley to test new approach
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SYLA survey finds mixed views on new admission rules
Nearly half of sample opposed to court appearances after three months