Legal news
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CMA keeps up pressure for independent regulator
Report on legal services in Scotland backs Roberton conclusions
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Diploma applicants advised to use email, not paper
"Wet" signatures not required as universities change procedure
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UK Supreme Court moves to videoconference hearings
Court to go on sitting with new working practices
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Essential court business only, following UK lockdown
No public should attend; measures for safety of lawyers
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Salmond cleared of all charges in sex assault trial
Twelve majority verdicts of not guilty; one charge not proven
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SLAB announces action plan to support legal aid sector
More regular claims allowed; new powers sought
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Bankruptcy related house sales halted by COVID-19
Accountant in Bankruptcy sets out measures to help debtors and advisers
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Crime still being tackled, police and Lord Advocate vow
Joint statement stresses continued focus on keeping public safe
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Germany upholds challenge to Unified Patent Court law
Constitutional Court holds law requires two thirds majority
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Employment tribunals convert hearings to remote means
Case management hearing will discuss how best to proceed
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Shepherd & Wedderburn sets up COVID-19 advisory group
Specialists combine to offer practical advice
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Ministers back Holyrood consent to COVID-19 bill
UK and devolved Governments collaborate on extensive anti-virus powers
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Insurers should play fair during COVID-19, FCA advises
City watchdog sets out expectations in dealing with claimants
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ICCA Edinburgh Congress postponed due to coronavirus
Biennial global event to be rescheduled for 2020 or 2021
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Society seeks COVID-19 support for legal aid practices
Appeal to SLAB and Government for cash flow measures
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Scottish courts announce further restrictions to business
Summary criminal trials to focus on custody cases due to COVID-19
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Scullion LAW charity will campaign runs for sixth year
Free wills for over-55s in return for donation to Marie Curie Scotland
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Tribunals rule on trafficking status: Supreme Court
Commission's appeal upheld in forced labour case
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IR35 change put off until 2021
Government delays private employer extension as COVID-19 measure
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Solicitor calls for mutual support in virus emergency
Law firm leaders should show initiative and reach out to teams
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"At least 4-5 years" for Scotland to join EU: report
Study considers legal and political processes post-independence
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No new jury trials in Scotland until further notice
Started trials will complete, but Lord Carloway orders no further juries
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SLAB relaxes rules to help virus-affected cases
Time limits, and levels of information, not to be strictly enforced
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Law Commissions call for election law streamlining
Single, modernised set of rules should replace fragmented statute base