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Bill for mixed sex civil partners passes first stage
MSPs support general principles without division
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Intestacy reform direction still unclear: ministers
Latest consultation shows no clear consensus on family provision
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CCBE sounds "alarm bell" for justice in Europe
COVID-19 restrictions need urgent measures to restore citizens' rights
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Figures show house prices firm in weeks up to lockdown
Further monthly statistics suspended due to fall in transactions since
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Charities lawyer Eccles joins BKF
Author and part time lecturer moves from Brodies
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Jury trial to resume "as soon as practical": SCTS chief
Warning that judge-only trials must remain an option to reduce backlog
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Revamped FOI laws needed, MSPs report
Law needs modernised to reflect today's communication means: Public Audit
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Insured's right to choose lawyer covers mediation: CJEU
Court rules on EU law rights under contracts for legal expenses insurance
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Commission extends deadline for cohabitation responses
Extra month allowed for submissions due to COVID-19
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Pandemic effects hitting women lawyers harder: survey
First 100 Years project reveals fears of setback for equality in profession
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SHRC "deeply concerned" over prisoners' rights breaches
Commission writes to Yousaf over reports of "unacceptable" conditions
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Inner House backs reviving of companies sued in Texas
Claim to pierce corporate veil not "merely shadowy"
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Holyrood inquiry to review pandemic preparedness
Committee to explore how better to manage future outbreaks
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Lindsays makes commercial property partner hire
David Rose joins from Dentons
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Advocate appointed Upper Tribunal registrar
Jacqueline Fordyce to support Administrative Appeals Chamber
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IBA survey seeks to bridge generation gap
Research aims to understand young lawyers' priorities and concerns
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SME bank dispute service reports positive first results
Business Banking Resolution Service publishes interim report on live pilot
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Developer-owners of block not property factors: court
Inner House allows appeal against Upper Tribunal finding
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Government to publish guidance on emergency marriages
Someone close to death, or due to be sent overseas, could be given licence
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Gerry Adams wins ruling that 1970s internment unlawful
Former Sinn Fein President has convictions for attempting to escape quashed
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BTO extends Settify tool to wills work
Family law AI tool adapted for wills and related services
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Society allows solicitors to spread SLCC levy payment
Cost to be covered in the short term to assist members' cash flow
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Lady Dorrian to chair group on restarting jury trials
Working group to look at constraints and practicalities
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Guilty pleas among further restarts in Scottish courts
Updated guidance notes published for Court of Session and sheriff court