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Prescription reform report seeks to make the law fairer
Knowledge test refined for latent damage claims
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"Whole of governance" approach needed to Brexit bill, Society claims
Concern over Henry VIII powers, and call for civic society to be involved
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Millar & Bryce presents student conveyancing prizes
Dundee and Aberdeen graduates recognised for achievement
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Website on shared parenting launched by FNF Scotland
Case studies and other resources posted to help raise awareness
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Sentencing Council posts new videos as learning tools
Specimen case one of four new productions
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Principal Brexit bill introduced to Parliament
Holyrood to have no new powers pending further agreement
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Drone strikes a threat to global legal order, IBA warns
Lack of effective legal oversight a serious concern
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Commission opens draft Moveable Transactions Bill to comments
Four weeks to send responses ahead of final report
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Ministers consult on guidance on new common good provisions
New duties on councils relate to registers, change of use and disposal
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Equalities Act clause struck down as pensioner wins gay marriage appeal
Unlawful to discriminate in relation to pre-2005 service: Supreme Court
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Discipline Tribunal penalises cashroom failings
Solicitor struck off and another subject to restrictions in separate cases
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Aberdeen wins grant to carry out Brexit constitutional research
£2.5m award to carry out real time study
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Society's Street Law shortlisted for another award
Student programme named in inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards
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Gig economy workers should have better rights, review argues
Taylor report calls for "fair and decent" employment practices
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Consultation paves way for new Climate Change Bill
Ministers planning stronger targets and better working of Act
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Matheson launches new overarching justice strategy
Seven priorities to be supported by annual delivery plans
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Court upholds viewing of all USB stick images on warrant search
Sheriff's directions on possession of images also held adequate
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Don't fall out: Commission's aim in dealing with contract breach
Discussion paper seeks to keep parties working together
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Ministers must act urgently on Brexit uncertainty: senior judge
Lord Chief Justice says national interest demands end to delay
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US murder charge Scot loses second human rights extradition challenge
Strasbourg court stands by previous ruling despite subsequent case law
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Nine advance in Thorntons promotions round
Six progress to associate and three to senior solicitor
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SLAB announces local meetings on draft criminal code and fees
Series of eight begins on 18 July
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Inquiry chair's action against ministers following resignation dismissed
No relevant averments of contract or human rights breach, judge holds
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Ownership Effect Inquiry calls for written evidence
Submissions on employee ownership invited from businesses and individuals