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Scotland Office renamed after public confusion reported
Rebranding creates Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
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Surrogacy laws come under Law Commissions' scrutiny
Joint review opens on regulation of standards and parental orders
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SCCRC to undertake fresh review of Lockerbie bomber conviction
Commission says interests of justice favour application by accused's family
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Further LBTT reliefs proposed for property investment funds
Ministers consult on bringing tax into line with stamp duty land tax
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Faculty calls for reforms to incapacity law
Consultation response states that "paradigm shift" required
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Society hopes revised "Profile of the Profession" survey will shed new light
Appeal for bigger response than the 3,400 who took part in 2013
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Five new partners head Brodies promotions round
Eight new managing associates and 14 associates also recognised
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Cancer Research Racquet 2018 event runs this month
Lawyers raising funds with champagne garden party
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MSPs call for evidence on Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill
Equalities & Human Rights Committee begins stage 1 scrutiny
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Two sheriffs appointed to All Scotland PI Court
Robert Fife and Robert Weir QC join designated specialists
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Civil Litigation Expenses Bill given final Holyrood approval
Sheriff Principal Taylor's recommendations about to become law
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Society publishes solicitors' GDPR guide
Booklet sets out steps to comply with new EU law
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Rape victims should be kept out of court: Carloway
Complainers would give filmed statements and have evidence tested pre-trial
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MacRoberts promotes two to partner
David McGuire and Robin Fallas win recognition
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Abuse controls on Scottish limited partnerships proposed by UK ministers
Twelve-week consultation opens on package of reforms
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Alcohol minimum unit pricing now in force
Arguments continue over 50p baseline charge
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TC Young announces four promotions
Recognition brings two new partners and two associates
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Five partner promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Edinburgh, Glasgow and London moves bring partner total to 78