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Rapist's sentence was 'unduly lenient'
Lord Advocate says sentence should be appealed
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"20 minute neighbourhood" planning consultation opens
Draft guidance on realising NPF4 concepts goes out to views
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Robert Gordon students open Kirkwall law clinic
Weekly remote sessions will offer advice on social welfare issues
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Thorntons adds to data protection team strength
Three new appointments include accredited specialist
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Justice reforms published in new Holyrood bill
Verdicts, jury sizes and new Sexual Offences Court all included
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Macdonald Henderson promotes Ryan Macready
Corporate lawyer rises to associate director after 18 months at firm
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Scots students feature in Pro Bono Awards finals
Three universities represented in shortlists for LawWorks and AG's Awards
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Children's charity leader to be next Commissioner
Nicola Killean chosen to succeed Bruce Adamson
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Advocates hold event to coordinate pro bono provision
Faculty's Free Legal Services Unit invites organisations to sharing event
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Shoosmiths completes move to new Haymarket development
Firm takes up cutting edge office at Haymarket Square
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Highland firms Munro & Noble and Georgesons combine
Enlarged practice will serve the region from five offices
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Committee's EU law tracking will help MSPs and business
Researcher commissioned to provide two reports a year to aid scrutiny
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Another family law hire at Gibson Kerr
Zaynab Al Nasser joins as senior associate
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New bill aims to improve legal complaints process
Reforms designed to bring more accountability
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"Successful and eventful" 2022: SLC annual report
Commission highlights reports, and implementing bills
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Discipline Tribunal consults on draft new rules
Extensive overhaul brings in many new provisions
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Two in Scotland among Dentons' 13 partner promotions
Gareth Tenner and Melanie Martin win recognition
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Lindsays hires director for Employment Law team
Daniel Gorry joins from WorkNest
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February house prices continue low growth trend
Scottish average year-on-year rise remains at 1%
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Council tax on second and empty homes could double
Consultation seeks views on giving local authorities extra powers
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Litigation partner leads three promotions at BTO
Mark Hastings, Alistair Barbour and Lauren McFarlane advance to new roles
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Charity seeks Spanish-speaking lawyers for advice help
Appeal for legal and welfare advice to Spanish speakers in Edinburgh
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DRS delayed as Yousaf sets three Government missions
First Minister launches policy prospectus with commitments by 2026
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"Head in the sand" solicitor could face contempt ruling
SLCC reports court comments in files non-compliance case