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BTO hires corporate senior associate
Michael Cox joins from Gillespie Macandrew
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Partner and legal director promotions at DLA Piper
Carolyne Hair and Sarah Letson recognised among global round
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Dates set for first remote jury trials
Cinema juries to sit from 28 September (Edinburgh) and 12 October (Glasgow)
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CMA begins follow-up market study in England & Wales
Progress on 2016 proposals for greater transparency to be assessed
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Internal Markets Bill declares itself above the law
Provisions and regulations to have effect irrespective of inconsistent rules
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Domestic abuse figures rise following 2018 Act
Reported cases reach five year high in first year of extended offence
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DWF claims recovery underway from COVID-19 setback
2020-21 figures show growth and profits hit by final quarter
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Faulks calls for evidence on judicial review scope
Questionnaire must be obtained and returned by 19 October
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Holyrood committee backs Forensic Medical Services Bill
Stage 1 report supports giving victims more control over reporting
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Campaign running to boost charity bequests
Free toolkit for advisers offered to support week long drive
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Revenue up but profit down as pandemic hits Shepherds
Firm reports solid growth until current challenging times
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Rights of the Child Bill goes out to views
Call for evidence as MSPs open stage 1
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No defence to action to recover unlawful state aid
Inner House rules full amount must be paid following EU ruling
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Ministers seek guidance on tax priorities for Budget
Consultation opens on using powers to support economic recovery
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Murray to be Sheriff Appeal Court Vice President
Four new appeal sheriffs also appointed
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Bulletin shows lockdown level of criminal court business
New cases continued but few dealt with
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Aberdeen University launches expert witness programme
Initiative aims to boost quality of expert witness evidence
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UNCRC Bill brought to Holyrood
Children's Rights Convention to become part of Scots domestic law
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MSPs consult on benefits role in pandemic recovery
Moves to support Scots through economic downturn
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Winter heating benefit brought in for disabled children
Extra £200 for families on top rate of child disability living allowance
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Mitchells Roberton promotes four to director
Three in private client and one in commercial property join top team