Legal news
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US ruling requires unanimity for guilt of serious crime
Justices rule against the two states permitting majority verdicts
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Judicial review against MOD given leave despite delay
Wind farm developer seeks to challenge policy on noise interference
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Icelander elected President of Human Rights Court
Judge Robert Spano to take office next month
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Warning over scam emails around Job Retention Scheme
Criminals attempting to prey on businesses as online service goes live
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Personal injury lawyers call for cases to restart
"No reason" not to process remotely when most settle without proof
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Society backs modified jury trials as backlog measure
Paper backs seven jurors, large courts and IT help to meet current needs
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Ministers urged to reform AWI law for COVID-19 cases
Society committee proposes short and longer term legislative reforms
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Details given of first Court of Session remote hearings
Four appeal hearings to take place next week by virtual court
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Vice Dean welcomes progress on digital civil business
Outer House procedural work to resume, as well as appeal hearings
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Demolition can go ahead despite repair order: court
Tenant's appeal against repossession order refused
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Commissioner launches new hub on COVID-affected FOI law
Guidance and information posted on rights during emergency
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Director appointment at Macleod & MacCallum
Head of Private Client Scott Dallas promoted
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Warning over sending contractual notices by post
Construction solicitor calls for agreement on digital communication
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Special Holyrood committee to scrutinise COVID-19 laws
Nine MSPs on new all-party group to review exercise of powers
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ABWOR can cover written submissions as COVID measure
SLAB confirms permission to extend scope of regulations
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Exact proof not needed to reclaim historic VAT: court
Government actions relevant in deciding what should be expected of NHS body
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Prioritise child contact cases, support group pleads
Shared Parenting Scotland seeks Justice Secretary's help to avoid "logjam"
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Ministers back down on Small Business Grant restriction
Multiple outlets to qualify for 75% of first outlet support
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Commissary cases excluded from digital court changes
Lord President issues direction pending further investigative work
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Two new partners among Lindsays promotions
Senior associate and two associates complete latest round
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Further digital business coming, SCTS promises
Outer House and sheriff court digital capability being addressed
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Yousaf sets out emergency trial law options
Discussion paper published ahead of talks and update to Parliament
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High Court considers impact of COVID-19 on bail appeals
Two with records stay remanded on robbery charge; but position may change
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Iain Nicol joins Lefevres as litigation director
Personal injury lawyer moves to niche firm