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SLCC proposes levy cuts after budget revisions
General levy to come down by 5%, with bigger cut for new lawyers
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Inglis to succeed Reid as chair of Mitchells Roberton
Managing partner Morag Inglis to chair firm from 1 April
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2021 Scottish Legal Awards to focus on COVID response
Entries in 18 categories due by 19 May
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Lord Hodge, Lorne Crerar chosen for FRSE honour
Supreme Court judge and Harper Macleod chairman among 79 new Fellows
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Pinsent Masons promotes 19 partners, two in Scotland
Rona Kostulin and Ronan Lambe among those to join partnership
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Macdonald Henderson joins commercial law alliance
Glasgow firm becomes sole Scottish member of global network
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Shoosmiths awarded platinum IIP accreditation
Award follows thorough accreditation process
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Salmond launches new political party
Ex-First Minister to stand in May election
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Changes to organ donation law
Opt out system begins today in Scotland
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Final bill passed as Holyrood rises for election
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill given unanimous support
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Holyrood bills face possible UK challenge
UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills said to affect Westminster powers
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Brodies adds three to Planning team
Appointments to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen offices
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All areas show rise in January house price figures
Average Scottish sale price 6.9% higher than January 2020
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Public boards law able to count trans people as women
Judge rejects challenge to Gender Representation Act
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Church closure rules struck down on priest's challenge
Court of Session rules Scottish Government's COVID-19 regulations excessive
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Two appointed to Scottish Human Rights Commission
GP and human rights academic bring varied expertise
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Two members' bills complete Holyrood passage
Tied pubs and local government charter bills pass stage 3
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Faculty calls for "nuanced" new automated vehicles law
Consultation response highlights need to question assumptions
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Nine promotions at Gillespie Macandrew
Firm rewards seven lawyers and two tax specialists
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MSPs condemn Government handling of Salmond case
Report calls for someone to be accountable for "unacceptable" situation
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Draft bill for indyref2 published
Bid to hold vote in next parliamentary term
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Two child contact consultations open
Ministers seek views on new registers, and contact centre regulation
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MSPs want legal move to help funfairs
Report says showpeople face licensing barriers
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Call for specialist sex offences court
Move to improve experience for complainers