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Way must be found to protect refugees, says Dean

22nd May 2015 | criminal law , immigration
Lord Advocate also addresses conference on defence to false identity

Online voting boosts Society Council turnout

21st May 2015 | law society of scotland
Six new faces among 10 successful candidates

Presiding Officer casts doubt on competence of member's parking bill

21st May 2015 | criminal law
Measure to stop parking on pavements "relates to a reserved matter"

Stop and search advisory group calls for evidence

21st May 2015 | criminal law
Invitation issued for views on any matter within its remit

Holyrood committee backs younger voting age bill

21st May 2015 | government-administration
MSPs note data protection and other issues over new rights

Interim interdict recall means order was wrongful, judge rules

20th May 2015 | civil litigation
Rule not limited to where examination of facts has taken place

Offenders to be allowed earlier clean slate

20th May 2015 | criminal law
Ministers consult on shorter statutory rehabilitation periods

Community Justice Bill goes out to views at stage 1

20th May 2015 | criminal law
Justice Committee calls for evidence on proposed service model

"Help to Buy" nearly exhausted, ministers reveal

19th May 2015 | property (non-commercial)
Only seven more days for new applications

Inner House allows proof of solicitors' third party lease advice claim

19th May 2015 | commercial property , reparation
Majority decision upholds Semple Fraser reclaiming motion

Empty business properties now facing water charges

19th May 2015 | government-administration , tax
Ministers consult on removing exemption

Energy dispute resolution preferences revealed by ICEA survey

19th May 2015 | dispute resolution
Scottish centre launches report at global forum

Harper Macleod advances after "memorable" 2014-15

19th May 2015 | practice management
Revenue and profits up in Commonwealth Games year

MMS adds two to real estate team

18th May 2015 | careers
Director and associate hires for Aberdeen and Edinburgh

"Young person's game"? Society study looks at place of experienced lawyers

18th May 2015 | careers , law society of scotland
Paper is latest in series on equality and diversity

Opposing interests line up on land reform plans

18th May 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation

High Court overturns controversial surveillance legislation

17th May 2015 | human rights
2014 Act ruled incompatible with European law

MSPs call for views on member's alcohol control bill

15th May 2015 | licensing
Measure would place further controls on sale and advertising

Faculty lends support to procurement tribunal plan

15th May 2015 | government-administration
Proposed body would deal with alleged rule infringements

MMS achieves top STEP accreditation

15th May 2015 | practice management , trusts-asset management
Private client team first "Platinum Training Partner" in Scotland

Society's AGM agenda published

15th May 2015 | law society of scotland
Busniess includes PC fee vote and ARTL mandates rule change

Post-Smith draft clauses fall short, Holyrood committee claims

14th May 2015 | government-administration
Welfare and benefits among areas where proposals not reflected

Disabled man seeks court order for Crown assisted dying guidance

14th May 2015
Hearing today on claim of right to advice on prosecution

Cremation form fees abolished in Scotland

14th May 2015
New death certification system removes need for medical referees
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