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Should Scotland have its own consumer investigations body, ministers ask?
Consultation opens on proposed Consumer Scotland to identify issues
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Vulnerable Witnesses Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee issues call for evidence ahead of stage 1
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Lawyer warns of competition law risk from price setting software
Growing use of optimisation tools could bring price-fixing charge
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Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards
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Householders succeed in claim for Japanese knotweed encroachment
Court of Appeal upholds decision against Network Rail
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Survey and evidence open to public ahead of Transport Bill scrutiny
Bus services, parking and smart ticketing top MSPs' agenda
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Simple Procedure Rules amended from end of this month
Time to pay application among changes introduced
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MSPs to run health check over dog control law
Views on effectiveness invited as part of post-legislative scrutiny
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Additional first time buyer LBTT relief comes into force
£175,000 threshold applies to those buying first home
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MSPs invite views on new Land Control Register rules
Committee inquiring into whether regulations fit for purpose
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Faculty launches International Human Rights Award
Scottish bar to honour those who stand up for rights overseas
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Raeburn Christie acquires Ellon firm Winchesters
Douglas Winchester to become consultant as staff relocate
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Glasgow trainee wins risk management Innovation Cup
Risk tracker tool takes Law Society of Scotland prize
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Faculty welcomes seven new advocates
Most have some years' experience as solicitors
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Human Rights Committee "shocked" by Windrush detention cases
MPs and peers condemn Home Office for wrongful treatment
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Ledingham Chalmers acquires Gray & Connochie
Eleven staff move as Roy Adams retires
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Call for views issued on proposed new organ donation law
Holyrood committee also sets up online survey
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Prescription (Scotland) Bill approved at stage 1
MSPs promise further debate on council tax and benefit recovery
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Climate Change Bill goes out to views
MSPs seek comments on whether targets tough enough
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Shepherd & Wedderburn recruits head for new immigration team
Jacqueline Moore joins from Drummond Miller
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Efficiency focus in SLCC 2018-19 operating plan
Complaints body to explore proportionality options within current framework
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Three new UK Supreme Court Justices named
Lady Justice Arden, Lord Justice Kitchen and Lord Justice Sales promoted
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Holyrood bill sets targets for cutting fuel poverty
Strategy to be set covering years to 2040
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Voting opens in Society Council Highland by-election
Four candidates compete for vacant seat