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Judges heap criticism on legal services consultation
Response voices concerns at fundamentals being overlooked
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MSPs' justice report sets out priorities for action
Criminal Justice Committee makes wide list of calls to Government
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HMRC allows penalty-free extra month for 2020-21 tax
Late penalties waived if return filed by 28 February
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Two Edinburgh senior hires for Burges Salmon
Amy Cornelius and Gregor Hayworth join Dispute Resolution team
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O'Neill wins fourth term as Brodies' chair
Solicitor advocate QC to serve three more years from 1 May 2022
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Part-time sheriffs and summary sheriffs named
32 solicitors and advocates appointed following JABS report
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Hey Legal to run first social livestream
High profile lineup with varied content for YouTube event
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"Gay cake" case rejected by Strasbourg court
Case inadmissible because Convention rights not invoked before UK courts
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Local bars quit duty schemes in legal aid protest
Borders and Aberdeen solicitors announce withdrawal from all schemes
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GBA backs Society on regulation reform
Response emphasises efficient regulation of independent profession
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Three join SLCC board
Richard McMeeken, John Stevenson and Jean Grier begin five-year terms