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Interim interdict recall means order was wrongful, judge rules
Rule not limited to where examination of facts has taken place
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Offenders to be allowed earlier clean slate
Ministers consult on shorter statutory rehabilitation periods
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Community Justice Bill goes out to views at stage 1
Justice Committee calls for evidence on proposed service model
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"Help to Buy" nearly exhausted, ministers reveal
Only seven more days for new applications
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Inner House allows proof of solicitors' third party lease advice claim
Majority decision upholds Semple Fraser reclaiming motion
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Empty business properties now facing water charges
Ministers consult on removing exemption
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Energy dispute resolution preferences revealed by ICEA survey
Scottish centre launches report at global forum
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Harper Macleod advances after "memorable" 2014-15
Revenue and profits up in Commonwealth Games year
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MMS adds two to real estate team
Director and associate hires for Aberdeen and Edinburgh
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"Young person's game"? Society study looks at place of experienced lawyers
Paper is latest in series on equality and diversity
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Opposing interests line up on land reform plans
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation
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High Court overturns controversial surveillance legislation
2014 Act ruled incompatible with European law
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MSPs call for views on member's alcohol control bill
Measure would place further controls on sale and advertising
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Faculty lends support to procurement tribunal plan
Proposed body would deal with alleged rule infringements
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MMS achieves top STEP accreditation
Private client team first "Platinum Training Partner" in Scotland
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Society's AGM agenda published
Busniess includes PC fee vote and ARTL mandates rule change
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Post-Smith draft clauses fall short, Holyrood committee claims
Welfare and benefits among areas where proposals not reflected
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Disabled man seeks court order for Crown assisted dying guidance
Hearing today on claim of right to advice on prosecution
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Cremation form fees abolished in Scotland
New death certification system removes need for medical referees
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Crown Office reveals action against organised criminal shoplifting gangs
200 individuals identified as taking millions
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Human Trafficking Bill passes stage 1
Unopposed motion to agree general principles
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Change at the top at GSPC as Hordern leaves
Chief executive to take up similar role at Pacitti Jones
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Lindsays to merge with Dundee's RSB macdonald
Combined 38-partner practice to operate from 6 July
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Real estate partner hire for DWF
Moray Thomson joins from MacRoberts