Legal news
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Friday deadline for booking first SCJC information event
Updating seminar to be held in early July
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Public service contractors could be subjected to FOI
Consultation running on security, care and educational functions
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Ministers act to correct legal aid gap for double jeopardy accused
ABWOR to cover permission hearings in light of Francis Auld case
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Society's charity shop venture raises £550
Proceeds of day-long fundraising will support Nepal earthquake appeal
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Survey finds public support for Offensive Behaviour at Football Act
Evaluation after two years indicates decline in behaviour targeted
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Latest hate crime figures reveal downward trend
All categories except disability show fewer charges
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Supreme Court more popular with visitors – and litigants
Annual report records one third rise in footfall in 2014-15
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"Snoopers' charter" should face legal curbs, says independent report
Terrorism law reviewer calls for strict controls
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Serious concerns voiced over legal aid in new court set-up
Society "disappointed and frustrated" that ministers ignored submissions
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Prices up, sales down in Registers' 10-year property report
35% average rise in house prices over decade
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Holyrood given power to set own election dates
MSPs to decide to length of terms from 2016
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Six partners among 40 promotions at Maclays
Record round affects all four offices
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BLM appoints litigation partner as Scottish team expands
Frank Hughes from DAC Beachcroft one of five new hires
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Eviction appeals need "compelling reasons": sheriff principal
Judgment criticises speculative attempts to buy time
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Counterpart signing to be legal from 1 July
Order laid for commencement of Legal Writings Act
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Shepherd & Wedderburn figures boosted by Tods Murray deal
Revenues and profits up by a quarter in latest financial year
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Scottish executive partner appointments at DWF
Pignatelli and Lawrence named for Glasgow and Edinburgh offices
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Society questions effect of apologies under new bill
"Well intentioned", but will bill have desired impact?
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Car hire concerns as driving licence counterparts abolished
Penalty points only to be recorded electronically from now on
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Gateley raises over £30m in stock market launch
Firm becomes first UK law practice to trade shares publicly
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Notebook entry stating testamentary wish held valid will
Alcoholic's writing leaving everything to sister given effect
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Two partners join Harper Macleod's Edinburgh office
Jennifer Jack and Sophie Coffey move in ahead of relocation
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Ex-goalkeeper becomes Brodies sports law associate
Derek Stillie returns to Scotland to join Glasgow office
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Faculty of Advocates welcomes seven intrants
Five practising and two non-practising members join