Legal news
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Sheriff appointed deputy director of Judicial Institute
Susan Craig to succeed Andrew Cubie
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Society proposes trainee pay boost
Recommended rates to rise to £18,000 and £21,500
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Six more appeal sheriffs named
Lord President makes five-year appointments
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Thousand-partner CMS announces merger completion
Tie-up with Nabarro and Olswang delivers sixth largest global firm
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Reconviction rates hit 18-year low
Fall in rates for under-25s drives improvement
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Lord Arthurson takes place on bench
New senator welcomed by Lord President
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Publish human rights advice, Commission proposes to Holyrood
Reform submission calls for stronger checks on legislative competence
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Three Scots among CMS global partner promotion round
Two advance in Edinburgh and one in Glasgow