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Tied Pubs Act within Holyrood competence: Inner House
Court affirms decision to reject challenge by landlords
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No change to short term lets timetable: minister
Call to scrap licensing scheme in wake of judicial review rejected
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MacDonald Lynch acquires Archer Coyle in Glasgow merger
Archer Coyle partners become consultants in expanded practice
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Deepfake scam warning in wake of Lewis advert
Money saving expert’s likeness used for bogus investment scheme
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Holyrood Ministers call for drugs to be decriminalised
Scottish Government says move will help drug users
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Susskind seeks National Institute for Legal Innovation
Lawtech pioneer believes single body needed to preserve role of English law
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Four promoted at Complete Clarity Solicitors
New senior associate and three senior solicitors named
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Inksters appoints two more Glasgow based consultants
Gerard Segal and Jacqueline Harkins boost Property and Private Client teams
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MSPs seek better civil service oversight of decisions
Report on workings of Scottish Government calls for more coherent approach
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Nine promoted across three offices at Thorntons
Legal director James Brogan named with associates and senior solicitors
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Two partners head six DLA Piper Edinburgh promotions
Sarah Letson and Linzi Penman elevated to partnership
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Two partner promotions at Gilson Gray
Michael Anderson and Cheryl Edgar recognised in Property team
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Licensing scheme proposed for animal care businesses
Ministers consult on regulations for dog walkers and groomers among others
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Eleven complete devilling and join Faculty
Calling ceremonies held for new advocates
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Corporate partner hire for Gillespie Macandrew
Alan Gilfillan joins from Balfour+Manson
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Brodies passes £100m revenue mark
Results for year to 30 April show turnover up 8% and profits up 6%
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Sentencing Council publishes victim services web page
Information and support recognised as promoting justice system fairness
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Edinburgh partner hire for Eversheds Sutherland
Renewables specialist Alan Cook joins from Pinsent Masons
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LSA to open emergency housing helpdesk in Dumbarton
Funding received for second advice point for people facing eviction
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Freeths launches in Scotland with twin partner hire
Paul Ockrim and Nick Taylor head new Glasgow office
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Morton Fraser reports best revenue figure
Turnover up 8% to £25.7m in year to 30 April
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Trevor Fenton joins Shakespeare Martineau
Triple qualified commercial and business adviser aims to build Canada links
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MSPs to probe sustainability of Scotland's finances
Call for views as committee launches inquiry into spending pressures
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Charities Bill unanimously passed at Holyrood
MSPs approve measure to strengthen regulation and transparency