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Scottish partner among 13 promoted at Addleshaw Goddard
Paul Ewing recognised in Real Estate team
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Second Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill published
Debt, LBTT and student accommodation among the areas for special relief
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Journal to publish only digitally during pandemic
Magazine format retained but no paper version
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Society names new regulation director
Rachel Wood appointed to succeed Phil Yelland
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Inverness hearing will be first virtual sheriff court
Commercial case will test new video platform
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Jury trials to resume in England & Wales
Small number to take place from next week under vetted arrangements
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MSPs call for evidence on easing the lockdown
COVID-19 Committee encourages sharing views ahead of any decision
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Gilson Gray hires real estate director
Mark Sabey joins from Burness Paull
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Consumer Scotland Bill passes final stage
All-party support despite concerns over crowded field of organisations
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Faculty calls for moveable transactions reform
Submission to Holyrood committee calls for easier regime for business
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Ministers bring forward homelessness protection measure
Unsuitable Accommodation Order extended to all homeless people from today
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Private landlords offered loans to meet COVID rent loss
Scottish ministers offer interest-free loans to make up lost rental income
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SYLA announces online AGM
Virtual meeting to take place on 28 May
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Commercial partner hire for Rooney Nimmo
Neil Anderson joins from Ledingham Chalmers
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Vikki Melville to head Clyde & Co in Scotland
Litigator becomes managing partner as David Tait steps down
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Prisoner release regulations laid before Holyrood
Phased release of short term prisoners to take place over this month
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TLT hires two partners in Scotland
Stacey Cassidy and Michael Spence join firm
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Seven partners lead Brodies' annual promotions
Carly Forrest is lateral partner hire as 36 promoted
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Two hires for Lindsays' commercial teams
Katherine McAlpine and Rhian Griffiths join practice
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High street firms at risk of collapse, LSEW warns
England & Wales survey finds 71% fear closure
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Justice Committee calls for views on Hate Crime Bill
Stage 1 scrutiny opens on bill to restate law
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Tributes pour in for Derek Ogg QC
Respected counsel and campaigner found dead at home
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Board member joins Scottish Courts & Tribunals
Dr Sophie Flemig begins term on SCTS board
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Burges Salmon adds fifth Scottish partner
Katie Russell joins Edinburgh office on first anniversary