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Consumer Scotland body should support new devolved powers: report
Independent body needed to present consumer voice across policy areas
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Partner and consultant join Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Alasdair Smith and Gordon Davidson add to corporate department
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Smoking and health measures backed in stage 1 report
Hospital smoking ban and e-cigarette controls among provisions approved
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Harper Macleod expands in Inverness
Two associates and a trainee join Highland office
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Mid-tier under “intense” pressure from accountants, review states
Annual RBS study highlights massive impact of ABS south of the border
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Accounting claim against solicitors following fraud held time barred
Judge not satisfied on averments of reasonable diligence
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MEPs support further protection for lawyer-client communications
Commission to be pressed for action as resolution adopted
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Appointments and promotions announced at bto
Edinburgh property team boosted by new arrivals
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Carers Bill passes Holyrood stage 1
Non-partisan debate on general principles
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No new review of Lockerbie bombing conviction, SCCRC decides
Papers from solicitors and family would be needed for further application
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Review appointment criteria to increase judicial diversity: Society
Response to steering group calls for more career development work
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Sheriff Appeal Court in session for first time
New court now disposing of summary criminal appeals
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Women in Law Scotland network announces "soft launch" events
Glasgow and Edinburgh socials planned ahead of formal launch
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£85 private parking charge upheld by Supreme Court
Majority rule overstaying charge not a penalty
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Society's annual plan seeks agreement on new Legal Services Act
2015-16 set to be landmark year with move to new offices
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Sport's Hall of Fame event backed by Harper Macleod
Five to be inducted at ceremony next week
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Scotland Bill further amendments published
Arguments continue on whether promises delivered
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Housing associations likely to come under FoI laws following U-turn
Ministers to consult on extension of legislation
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MSPs accept principles of Succession Bill
Stage 1 report notes support from stakeholders
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Brodies secures three corporate and commercial partners
Douglas Crawford, Helen Machin and Karen Fountain join team
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Foreign civil partnerships can now convert to marriage
Extension to law removes obstacle for same sex couples
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Digby Brown expands south west with Ayr opening
Seventh base across Scotland for personal injury firm
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MacRoberts figures edge upwards on post-referendum rebound
Strong winter makes up for flat first half in year to 30 April
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Bill to restate bankruptcy law begins its passage
Consolidation measure follows Scottish Law Commission report