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Planning decision times improving, official figures report
Average times for major and local developments down in 2015-16
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"Named person" judgment to be delivered in a week's time
Supreme Court to rule on Scottish Government scheme
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Partner's annual sum only payable if profit made, court rules
Agreement made all payments dependent on available "net profit"
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Appeal for volunteer lawyers for Lesvos migrant help
CCBE aims to support those needing international protection
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Offshore wind farms stalled as court upholds RSPB challenge
Ministers' decision making flawed and in breach of EU law
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Supreme Court restates illegality rule as bar to action
Court should consider relevant factors to decide where public interest lies
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Ministers plan legislative attack on child poverty in Scotland
Consultation soon on proposals for new bill
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UK and Ireland bars voice concerns over rule of law in Turkey
Statement seeks joint European response to mass detentions
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Tribute paid to former Society President Jock Smith
Death of Peterhead solicitor who led the profession
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Gateley reports strong results following flotation
Double digit growth at first UK-listed law firm
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Strict rules needed for general data retention: Advocate General
Opinion covering UK Act proposes five conditions to be met
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Crown Office criticised over summary child abuse case
Sheriff says accused deserves four years for same period of ill treatment
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Too soon to end Commission's tribunal status, crofting lawyer urges
Submission argues for checks and balances over exercise of powers
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HBJ Gateley recruits private client partner
Gregor Mitchell joins from Stronachs
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Crofting Commission status change wins Faculty support
Body proposed to be removed from statutory list of tribunals
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Faculty admits chartered engineer and former naval officer
QC's son is latest intrant
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Stop and search: Society questions benefit of new powers
Response puts view that current police powers sufficient
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Scottish Law Commission proposes new third party contract rights law
SLC proposing modern, updated statute to "put Scotland back on the map"
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New Vice President to Sheriff Appeal Court appointed
Sheriff Principal Abercrombie, QC, to replace Sheriff Principal Scott
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Not-for-profit organisation launched to improve employment opportunities for disabled
Purple will tackle inequity in employment by supporting both businesses and individuals
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Liz Truss becomes Justice Secretary in Theresa May's Government
First woman Lord Chancellor appointed as Michael Gove leaves cabinet
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Court refuses leave to appeal complaint judged "totally without merit"
SLCC fails to recover expenses despite "misguided" appeal
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Ruthven Gemmell to head devolved tax tribunals
Solicitor made Temporary President pending transfer into Scottish Tribunals
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Court performance has improved despite closures, report concludes
Evaluation study says gains achieved despite increase in business