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ICCA 2020 Edinburgh preliminary programme released
Call for speakers for global arbitration congress
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Call for views as MSPs begin scrutiny of Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Stage 1 opens on bill to reform reliefs and revaluations
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Master Policy brokers publish letters of engagement guide
Interactive Lockton guide provides points to consider
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Discipline Tribunal south of border to adopt civil standard of proof
Protection of public interest, and reputation of profession, behind change
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Better redundancy protection needed for returning parents: Society
Consultation response calls for provisions to match maternity leave
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Two new partners lead 19 BTO promotions
Lynn Richmond and Lynne Cardow bring partner total to 47
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MTM adds to Edinburgh defence team
Sophie Russell joins from Robert More & Co
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Police should halt "cyber kiosks" pending legal clarity, MSPs say
Report criticises Police Authority for lack of effective oversight
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Three charities gain from Gillespie Macandrew's £30,000 donation pot
Profit share and staff activities support young people's organisations
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Gildeas acquires Glasgow firm Fulton's
Fulton's to continue as separate trading entity for property work
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Rape corroborated with Moorov by sexual assault evidence
Court rejects argument that deletion changed character of offence
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Scottish Government changes tack on EU continuity law
Ministers to abandon bill and propose other alignment measure
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Crown opposes fetter on prosecution under anti-smacking law
Proposed presumption “at odds” with structure of justice system
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Brodies adds to Aberdeen strength with two partner hires
Elaine Farquharson-Black and Bryan Wilson join firm
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Harper Macleod promotes five to partner
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness offices see new top team members
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Aberdeen partner hire for Shepherd & Wedderburn
Gillian Campbell joins from Burnett & Reid
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Senior associate appointment at Morton Fraser
Stephen Clark joins Corporate team
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MSPs open inquiry into level of homes sitting empty
Call for evidence as records show 4% of Scotland's dwellings unoccupied
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Court users invited to new Civil Online demonstration sessions
New system will permit online submission of case papers
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Turcan Connell's Alasdair Loudon retires
Leading family lawyer says farewell after 40 years in practice
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HM Connect launches breakfast club
New networking group aimed at legal entrepreneurs
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Seven promoted at Ledingham Chalmers
Phyllis Garden and Linda Tinson join partnership
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Three in Scotland among 25 Dentons partner promotions
Donald Smith, Craig Kennedy and Alison Weatherhead recognised
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Faculty of Advocates elects new clerk
Richard Pugh chosen from seven candidates