Legal news
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Sheriff suspension lifted following case settlement
Peter Watson to return to judicial duties
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Kate Dowdalls QC appointed to Scottish Law Commission
Family law specialist to become full time commissioner
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Extended driving disqualification provisions come into force next week
Courts must give additional ban where custody also being served
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SSC Society elects non-Edinburgh President
Dumbarton solicitor advocate Douglas Thomson takes up office
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HBJ merger helps boost Addleshaw Goddard figures
2017-18 revenue up 23% as merger hailed a success
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Supreme Court allows HMRC appeal in VAT repayment claim
Group could not rely on former member's claim to defeat time bar
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Orkney solicitor wins Highland seat on Society's Council
Serena Sutherland comes top of four candidates in by-election
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CCBE calls on Poland to change tack over judiciary
Forced retirements "undermine rule of law"
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Simplified victims' code published for learning disability users
Tool also to be designed for adult supporters to assess communication needs
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Brodies continues upward trend with 2017-18 results
Revenue up for eighth year running to £68.6m
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Court overrules decision on invalidity of unsigned citation
Defect capable of being cured through dispensing power
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MSPs consider viability of not-for-profit energy company
Committee invites views on Scottish Government commitment
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Two advocates win overseas "visiting" appointments
Almira Delibegovic-Broome and Jacqueline Fordyce make temporary moves
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Human Rights Committee raises concerns over Counter Terrorism Bill
MPs and peers warn of insufficient safeguards
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Two new directors at Innes & Mackay
Sarah Windsor and Sarah Lilley promoted at Inverness firm
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Solicitors' civil court fees to rise
Act of Sederunt provides for 5% increase from 24 September
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Appeal court gives guidance on “vexatious” SLCC complaints
Challenged finding justified on application of objective test
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Nominations of “unsung heroes” sought for new IBA award
Personal sacrifice and commitment to justice to be recognised
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Call for views as children's rights action plan takes shape
Consultation opens on Children and Young People Act scheme
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Shepherd & Wedderburn marks 250th birthday with best results
Revenue and profit both reach new highs in year to 30 April
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Backing from Society for Government's "Consumer Scotland" plan
Claim that gap exists from lack of single consumer body
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Review opens into investigations of mental health deaths
Ministers invite people to contribute their experiences
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Law Societies join other professionals in seeking post-Brexit rights
Joint letter to Prime Minister sets out needs to support service sector
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Politicians to appeal ruling against Brexit question referral
Judge grants protective expenses order to five parliamentarians