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Faculty protests at burden of money laundering compliance proposals
"Very low risk position" of advocates not recognised in plans for new body
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UK loses seat on International Court of Justice
Candidate withdrawn after voting deadlock
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Scottish arbitration chair to head global working group
Malone chairs experts on cybersecurity in international arbitration
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SCTS flags up private tenancy dispute process changes
Civil cases removed from sheriff summary cause to First-tier Tribunal
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Ministers set up gender equality advisory group
All-female council includes three teenage members
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Ledingham Chalmers figures down but ahead of budget
2016-17 results reflect difficulties of local economy
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MSPs back Gender Representation Bill in split committee vote
Conservatives dissent from general principles of public boards measure
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Lindsays and Aitken Nairn announce merger
January date for completion of enlarged Lindsays practice
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SYLA "Preparing for Success" series runs again
Four venues for seminar for prospective job applicants
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Withdrawal of repairs grant on owner failing to pay share held ultra vires
Inner House allows appeal against Glasgow Council condition
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Society staff raise £8,300 for adopted charity
Stroke Association benefits from fundraising over past year
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MSPs call for consent rule in devolved areas over EU withdrawal orders
Report on UK Brexit bill also seeks scrutiny of Scottish ministers' consent
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Shoosmiths adds to Scottish clinical negligence strength
Derek Couper joins from Plexus Law
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Arguments open in this year's Donald Dewar Debating Tournament
128 teams from 98 schools compete for Society prize
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COPFS could raise its game over sex offence cases, inspectors find
Report proposes better communication with victims to prevent disengaging
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Reid is Faculty's new chief executive
New man comes with legal and accountancy background
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Dentons launches in-house consultancy service
Fifty former general counsel signed up to Nextlaw In-House Solutions
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Deacon appointed to chair Scottish Police Authority
Former minister to take over troubled oversight body
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Employment tribunal fee refund scheme opens to all
Eligible parties can apply on Government website
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Online Scots law courses released by Open University
Suite of free courses intended to help public understanding
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Supreme Court affirms solicitors' prescription plea to defective notices claim
Time ran from when landlords incurred expense, though ignorant of outcome
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Supreme Court upholds Scotland's alcohol minimum price law
Seven judges reject appeal based on tax as effective alternative
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Society unveils new member services director
Paul Mosson has previously fulfilled role for Bar Council
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Amend EU bill to preserve family law harmony, advocates urge
Family Law Association claims reciprocity arrangements vital