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Child intimation court forms to be replaced
New rules come into force in June
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Commissioner makes proposals for strengthening police scrutiny
PIRC identifies specific areas for reform
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Society consults on proposed accounts rules changes
New rules would restrict provision of client banking
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Controversy as "offender" references removed from bill
Government accepts Labour move aimed at helping rehabilitation
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Civil cases show upturn in latest year
New cases up 10% in 2017-18
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Charity legislation needs wider reform, Society maintains
Consultation response calls for “comprehensive review”
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Promotions and new office for Perthshire firm
Macnabs promotes two and opens new Blairgowrie office
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Roadshow to promote employee ownership
Programme will raise awareness among professional advisers
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BTO appoints new chairman and chief operating officer
David Gibson and David Walker promoted as Alan Borthwick steps down
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Parole hearings could give limited role to victims, Faculty suggests
Personal statements by victims and families could be put before board
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Stricter controls on curfew breaches proposed in bill amendments
Ministers propose new police powers to enter and search
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Extended domestic abuse offence comes into force
Psychological abuse and controlling behaviour now criminal
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Solicitors Morisons LLP go into administration
Assets acquired by Thorntons and Blackadders
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Civil standard of proof for discipline cases? Tribunal seeks views
Consultation opens on following trend in professional conduct matters
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Responses support shift in levy burden, SLCC states
Board still to make final decision on budget
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Who will be this year's In-house Rising Star?
Nominations open for 2019 award
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Thorntons appoints immigration associate
Gurjit Pall moves from in-house role
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New committee adds to Society's AML efforts
Legal and lay applications invited to join new oversight group
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Edinburgh lawyer joins UK trade mission to Nigeria
Laura Tainsh selected for environmental law and waste management skills
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Administrative justice system needs "recharge": Society
President points to Scottish social security approach as model
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Non-Domestic Rates Bill will remove private school exemption
£7m annual bill likely following loss of charitable relief
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Macnabs unveils estate agency partnership
Legal firm concludes deal with Harper & Stone to enhance property services
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EU Parliament adopts controversial Copyright Directive
Predictions that new law will aid internet giants it aims to control
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Society in call for Council election candidates
Ten seats in four constituencies open in this year's poll