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Ministers must act urgently on Brexit uncertainty: senior judge
Lord Chief Justice says national interest demands end to delay
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US murder charge Scot loses second human rights extradition challenge
Strasbourg court stands by previous ruling despite subsequent case law
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Nine advance in Thorntons promotions round
Six progress to associate and three to senior solicitor
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SLAB announces local meetings on draft criminal code and fees
Series of eight begins on 18 July
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Inquiry chair's action against ministers following resignation dismissed
No relevant averments of contract or human rights breach, judge holds
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Ownership Effect Inquiry calls for written evidence
Submissions on employee ownership invited from businesses and individuals
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Leading figures welcome Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers’ Association
Lord Advocate, Society President, Dean of Faculty speak at launch
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Rangers loses employment benefit trusts tax appeal
Supreme Court upholds ruling that payments liable to PAYE and NICs
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After 349 years, RFPG has first woman Dean
Nicola Irvine elected to lead ancient Glasgow faculty
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Senior solicitor promotions at Gibson Kerr
Hazel McLauchlan and Stuart Millar recognised in Edinburgh office
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Shelter Scotland appoints principal solicitor
Fiona McPhail to lead charity's legal team
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Solicitor advocates and overseas members invited to apply for Council
Nominations open next week for two new co-opted members
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Proposed member's bill would extend free personal care to under-65s
Consultation runs as ministers undertake feasibility study
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Pinsent Masons reports further growth in 2016-17
Unaudited results show 11% turnover rise
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Miller Hendry takes on staff from closed Crieff firm
David Smart and Liz Dawson join from Graham & Finlayson
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Coulters expands in wake of strong results
Additions to sales team and new office hub for property firm
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Society announces new board appointments
Solicitors Amanda Millar and Ken Dalling join top Council group
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Sharing intimate images offence comes into force
Five year maximum penalty for disclosing without consent
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Social Security Bill goes out to public views
Holyrood committee issues call for evidence
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Growth follows record year at road traffic specialist firm
Appointments and promotion at Road Traffic Accident Law Scotland
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Private client partner promotion at Lindsays
Peter Murrin advanced in Glasgow office
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Cloch Solicitors makes associate promotion
Sheona Burrow recognised at boutique firm
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Offensive Behaviour Repeal Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee calls for evidence on member's bill
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Courts gain new powers over trafficking and exploitation offenders
"TEPOs" can impose restrictions on those convicted