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Discount rate needs more regular review, Faculty argues
"Real injustice" from recent "massive" change, says consultation response
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Child poverty targets should be strengthened, MSPs believe
Committee's stage 1 report says timescales "too distant"
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MSPs rail against "destitution" under UK's asylum system
Report calls for strategy to tackle exploitation and ill health
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Society Council election results announced
New faces returned in all constituencies
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Brexit vote a factor as Anderson Strathern figures dip
"Poor" final quarter to year ending August 2016
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Further full bench hearing ordered on challenge to warrant evidence
High Court to address confusion over sheriff's powers
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Employment lawyer rejoins HBJ Gateley
David Hughes returns from Clyde & Co
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Public figures back Society/The Glass Network workplace equality launch
LGBT+ campaign sets out key principles for employers
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BLM names two to take business forward
Karen Dance and Gillian Rushbury given new responsibilities
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Circus animals bill given its call for evidence
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny
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Mentoring focus to continue as way to tackle reoffending
Further funding for four one-to-one projects
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EU court ruling clarifies Brexit trade negotiating powers
Singapore agreement needs only limited member state approval
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MSPs want to see "more ambitious" school transport seat belts bill
Report calls for extension to cover excursions, and compulsory wearing
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Longest ever trial concludes with two guilty of fraud
320 days of evidence led over couple's property dealings
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Appeal judges overturn ruling against offshore wind farms
Ministers and developers win appeal in action brought by RSPB
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Election delays arrest and detention reforms – and legal aid tussle
Westminster order needed for cross-border provisions
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Annulling gratuitous alienations no breach of human rights, judge rules
Lack of discretion in court did not make provision disproportionate
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Chair named for Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
Nicola Gordon takes up lay chairing role
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Full bench to consider jury directions on video evidence
Appeal court agrees law needs clarified as use increases
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Legal Spark in crowdfunding appeal for "rape clause" challenge
Law centre seeks means to take advice on court case
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SLCC launches updated Family Law Consumer Guide
New edition offers tips based on real complaints
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Holyrood committee backs Third Party Rights Bill
Stage 1 report supports general principles
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Further alcohol control provisions in force today
Measures target underage drinking in public, and add new licensing test
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IT company solicitor is In-house Rising Star
2017 award winner named at annual conference