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Solicitors asked for views on impact of court closures

3rd February 2016 | civil litigation , criminal law , law society of scotland
Society seeks true picture in access to justice survey

Society launches guides for new parent professionals

3rd February 2016 | careers , employment , law society of scotland
Series aims to ease the transition back to work

Davidson Chalmers to open in Borders

3rd February 2016 | practice management
Commercial firm takes space in Galashiels development

Volume strongly up in latest quarter, Registers' figures show

2nd February 2016 | property (non-commercial)
Prices edge up as well, despite dip in Aberdeen area

Burial Bill "lacking in ambition", MSPs claim

2nd February 2016 | government-administration
Stage 1 report says scrutiny limited by lack of detail

O'Neill elected for second term as Brodies' chairman

2nd February 2016 | practice management
Public lawyer to serve a further three years

WJM expert offers mindfulness sessions

2nd February 2016
Martin Stepek to hold open sessions in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Carloway foresees digital courtrooms in Scotland

1st February 2016 | civil litigation , criminal law , information technology
Address to Society's Council predicts future developments

Automatic early release ends for long term prisoners

1st February 2016 | criminal law
Parole Board must now authorise release more than six months early

Stephen Millar to be CMS's UK managing partner

1st February 2016 | careers
Scottish energy partner to serve four year term from May

Holyrood committee fails to back organ transplant law change

1st February 2016
MSPs not persuaded over "soft opt-out" system

Mental health director chosen to chair Scottish Human Rights Commission

1st February 2016 | careers , human rights
Holyrood to be asked to confirm Judith Robertson appointment
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