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ICCA Edinburgh Congress rescheduled for September 2022
Continuing COVID-19 restrictions force further postponement of global event
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Future of Civil Courts conference papers published
Report and contributed papers available online
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SCTS publishes criminal business figures for May
Trials continue around or below average pre-COVID levels
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Supreme Court restates professional duty of care scope
Two decisions attempt coherent approach to recoverable loss
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Solicitor and advocate appointed to SCCRC
Gillian Mawdsley and Jacqueline Fordyce to serve four year terms
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Euan Murray rejoins Shepherd & Wedderburn as partner
Energy specialist joins Construction & Infrastructure team
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Firework buyers could need licence under new proposals
Ministers consult on legislation to improve firework safety
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Remote hearings to continue under COVID extension bill
MSPs set to debate keeping selected provisions in force until March 2022
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Former MP and MSP Andrew Welsh dies aged 77
Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to SNP politician
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FAI to be held into Cameron House deaths
Crown Office move over 2017 hotel fire
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New sentencing guidelines are agreed
Move to demystify court decisions
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BTO gives free fertility law advice
Online service designed for potential parents
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Lindsays to help video game designers
Firm provides legal advice for students
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Dorothy Bain QC to be next Lord Advocate
Ruth Charteris QC nominated for Solicitor General
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Aberdein Considine hires 17 new staff
Expansion in firm’s UK operations
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Register of interest plan for judges moves closer
SNP vows to deliver manifesto commitment
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Seventeen staff promoted at Morton Fraser
Senior appointments across law firm
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Promotions at Davidson Chalmers Stewart
Four new Directors announced
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Rise in hate crime charges
New figures reveal 4% increase
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Lords criticise inadequate scrutiny of COVID laws
Report calls for prior approval, and more clarity on what is mandatory
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Further Coronavirus Bill will extend some special powers
Questions as Scottish ministers plan to legislate ahead of summer recess
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Murray refused Supreme Court appeal in contempt case
High Court finds no arguable points of law in application for leave
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Inverness partner hire for Ledingham Chalmers
JP Campbell to join from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
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Dickson Minto names two new partners
Craig Roberts and Nicola Mitchell promoted; Alex Smith now finance director