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Simplified victims' code published for learning disability users
Tool also to be designed for adult supporters to assess communication needs
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Brodies continues upward trend with 2017-18 results
Revenue up for eighth year running to £68.6m
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Court overrules decision on invalidity of unsigned citation
Defect capable of being cured through dispensing power
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MSPs consider viability of not-for-profit energy company
Committee invites views on Scottish Government commitment
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Two advocates win overseas "visiting" appointments
Almira Delibegovic-Broome and Jacqueline Fordyce make temporary moves
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Human Rights Committee raises concerns over Counter Terrorism Bill
MPs and peers warn of insufficient safeguards
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Two new directors at Innes & Mackay
Sarah Windsor and Sarah Lilley promoted at Inverness firm
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Solicitors' civil court fees to rise
Act of Sederunt provides for 5% increase from 24 September
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Appeal court gives guidance on “vexatious” SLCC complaints
Challenged finding justified on application of objective test
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Nominations of “unsung heroes” sought for new IBA award
Personal sacrifice and commitment to justice to be recognised
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Call for views as children's rights action plan takes shape
Consultation opens on Children and Young People Act scheme
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Shepherd & Wedderburn marks 250th birthday with best results
Revenue and profit both reach new highs in year to 30 April
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Backing from Society for Government's "Consumer Scotland" plan
Claim that gap exists from lack of single consumer body
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Review opens into investigations of mental health deaths
Ministers invite people to contribute their experiences
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Law Societies join other professionals in seeking post-Brexit rights
Joint letter to Prime Minister sets out needs to support service sector
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Politicians to appeal ruling against Brexit question referral
Judge grants protective expenses order to five parliamentarians
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Should Scotland have its own consumer investigations body, ministers ask?
Consultation opens on proposed Consumer Scotland to identify issues
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Vulnerable Witnesses Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee issues call for evidence ahead of stage 1
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Lawyer warns of competition law risk from price setting software
Growing use of optimisation tools could bring price-fixing charge
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Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards
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Householders succeed in claim for Japanese knotweed encroachment
Court of Appeal upholds decision against Network Rail
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Survey and evidence open to public ahead of Transport Bill scrutiny
Bus services, parking and smart ticketing top MSPs' agenda
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Simple Procedure Rules amended from end of this month
Time to pay application among changes introduced
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MSPs to run health check over dog control law
Views on effectiveness invited as part of post-legislative scrutiny