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