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Costliest legal cases revealed by Scottish Government
Freedom of information reply shows 25 cases of £50,000+ in last five years
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Most criminal trials to be suspended during COP26
Policing for autumn climate conference means only High Court can continue
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Pinsent Masons continues growth in latest results
Ninth year of growth sees revenue top £500m
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Seven new members named for SLCC board
Three lawyer and four lay members join in April 2021 or January 2022
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Carer's Allowance Supplement Bill goes out to views
Holyrood committee consults on plans for higher payments
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Miller Samuel Hill Brown unveils double promotion
Lawyers become senior associates
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Sheriff Lindsay Foulis retires from Perth bench
Longserving Journal contributor steps down after more than 20 years
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UK pilot will support profession recognition agreements
Government to fund technical expertise needed in negotiations
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Digby Brown to sponsor St Mirren FC
Law firm will become club's principal sponsor for season 2021-22
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Social housing charter comes under review
Ministers plan update in light of consultation responses
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Mixed sex civil partnerships possible from today
New law gives same choice to same sex and mixed sex couples
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Thorntons unveils biggest promotions round
Four new partners among 25 recognised
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Registers report reveals 2020-21 property market data
COVID-19 hits total market value despite post-lockdown sales boom
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Tributes as Property Standardisation Group turns 20
Project to streamline commercial property transactions celebrates successes
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Pinsent Masons adopts carbon emissions targets
Firm aims for minimum 50% reduction globally by 2030
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Fifteen admitted to Faculty after online devilling
Socially distanced ceremony held to welcome new advocates
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Supreme Court hearing opens on challenge to Holyrood bills
UK Government claims UNCRC and Local Government Charter Bills beyond powers
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Revised short term let licensing scheme out for views
Seven week consultation opens on control regime for tourism hotspots
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MSPs vote to extend coronavirus laws
Emergency measures in place until March 2022
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Alastair Milne retires from Balfour+Manson
Colleagues pay tribute to ‘outstanding’ lawyer
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Consultation runs on shutting large shops for New Year
Ministers ask whether Christmas Day closing should also apply on 1 January
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Bill will refund vaginal mesh private removal costs
Government to meet costs of going private to reverse former NHS procedure
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Fine art print offer to boost Lawscot Foundation
Signed limited edition of Parliament Hall painting goes on sale
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Don't make knee-jerk Lord Advocate role changes: Dunlop
Dean's interview also doubts case for abolishing not proven verdict