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Gillespie Macandrew promotes two to partner

2nd September 2016 | careers
Amy McDowell and Fiona Cameron make final step up

SLCC "disappointed" at court ruling against hybrid complaints

1st September 2016 | professional regulation
Compensation potential affected as judges veto longstanding practice

Tougher scrap metal dealer controls in force from today

1st September 2016 | criminal law , licensing
Records to be kept, and cash payments now illegal

McQueen Legal makes partner promotion - on maternity

1st September 2016 | careers
Pamela McKeand joins all-female top table

Faculty wary of child abduction single appeal proposal

1st September 2016 | family-child law
Response highlights Supreme Court role in setting principles

Crown Agent appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council

1st September 2016 | careers
David Harvie becomes prosecutor member

Heir hunters take steps to industry regulation

1st September 2016 | executries
Association of Probate Researchers aims to provide public protection

Society launches "student associate" affiliate category

31st August 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
LLB and Diploma students eligible to sign up for range of benefits

MPs demand action against pregnancy discrimination

31st August 2016 | employment
"Shocking" increase shows need for greater protection: report

Session Cases announces new editorial team

31st August 2016 | careers
Julius Komorowski to succeed Andrew Stewart

Weightmans adds Glasgow property partner

31st August 2016 | careers
Cassandra Auld joins from Pinsent Masons

Courts join in "Doors Open Day" programme

31st August 2016
Thirteen venues across Scotland to welcome public in September

Andrew Steven given further term at Scottish Law Commission

30th August 2016 | careers
Three more years for property specialist commissioner

EU lands Apple with a €13bn tax bill

30th August 2016 | europe , tax
Ireland to challenge decision that benefits granted illegally

Child forms need to avoid risk of confusion: Faculty

30th August 2016 | family-child law
Family action forms should not ask for views twice, response tells SCJC

Senior public policy appointment as Pinsent Masons launches new unit

30th August 2016 | careers , practice management
Andrew Henderson to head service focusing on post-Brexit scene

Inverness Justice Centre designs put on public view

29th August 2016 | government-administration
One day only (30 August) for Spectrum Centre exhibition

Grant Smith promotes three as director moves to consultant

29th August 2016 | careers
Two step up in Aberdeen office and one in Banff

MSP seeks action on school bus seatbelts law

29th August 2016 | criminal law , education-training
Proposal would bypass usual consultation due to Government exercise

Two sets of planning proposals out to views

29th August 2016
Ministers consult on digital installations and environment impact changes

Cars seized as fine enforcement efforts continue

26th August 2016 | criminal law
SCTS issues warning that defaulters will be tracked down

Russell to lead on Brexit talks for Scottish Government

25th August 2016 | europe , government-administration
Former Cabinet Secretary given key role in discussions with UK Government

Arbitration Act opt-out to end at new year, ministers propose

25th August 2016 | dispute resolution
Consultation open on ending 2010 Act transitional provision

Orders confirm "named person" delay as Swinney promises statement

25th August 2016 | family-child law
Government still committed to child support service
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