Legal news
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Glasgow IP/IT specialist among Pinsent Masons partner promotions
David Woods one of 23 new partners from 1 May
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Bill proposes changes to PI discount rate calculation
Different investments, and three-yearly reviews, under new scheme
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Scots juror convicted of taking bribe
Glasgow woman told to expect prison sentence
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Appeal judges give leave for article 50 review proceedings
Campaigners seek to challenge UK Government stance on revocability
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SLCC must seek efficiency reforms to curb levy rise: Society
Response to budget proposals calls for major system changes
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LBTT group relief proposal goes to brief consultation
25 day window open for submissions
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Ashurst to host SEMLA education event
Evening will explore changing delivery of legal services
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Courtroom development planned for Kirkcaldy
New sheriff and jury facility in current police station
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Fire alarm rules to be strengthened for private homes
Rented housing standard will extend to owner occupiers
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Pinsent Masons sells off Cerico operation
Dow Jones acquires online compliance solutions business
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Renfrewshire Law Centre to close over funding issues
End of month finish for Paisley centre after 20 years
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Director appointments at Livingstone Brown
Three step up as further team leader appointed
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Dewar Debate semi-finals take place tomorrow
Sixteen schools compete for places in Holyrood final
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NQ seat added to Society Council elections
Nominations open on Monday for 12 places this year
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Digby Brown named Firm of the Year at Scottish Legal Awards
Glasgow proves popular venue as big night moves west
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Offensive Behaviour at Football Act repeal confirmed at stage 3
MSPs vote 62-60 against controversial SNP law
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Justice Committee calls for views on Management of Offenders Bill
Stage 1 consideration of reforms begins in April
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"Panama papers" law firm to close this month
Fallout from scandal has caused "irreparable damage"
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Dentons adds seven more firms in further global expansion
New deals strengthen presence in target growth areas
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Morton Fraser wins top Scottish SME award
Business Insider names the firm No 1 in SME 300
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Society, Faculty support Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill
Welcome for Scots law coming into line with international standards
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Offensive Behaviour Act dropped by Crown ahead of stage 3 vote
Lord Advocate instructs prosecutors to use other offences
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SEMLA and Burness Paull offer career "Insight" day
Students can apply to find out about life in practice
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Licensing rules consultation seeks to raise public engagement
Procedure regulations come up for review