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Clash of Parliaments looms over Trade Union Bill
Dispute over competence as ministers ask Holyrood to withhold consent
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Further senior appointments at HBJ Gateley
One promoted as firm makes series of lateral hires
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Final pre-qualifying solicitor exam could be introduced in England
SRA consults on achieving common standard of competence
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Sheriff Appeal Court to allow email motions in civil cases
Practitioners should register email address this week
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Breach of interdict authority overruled as appeal held competent
Appellant does not require to petition nobile officium
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DWF opens in Brussels as second international base
EU and competition partner to head new operation
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Bin lorry inquiry findings highlight need for driver vetting
Sheriff notes complete lack of prosecutions for false information
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Civil proofs could rely on video evidence, Lord Carloway believes
Keynote address maps out future for court procedure
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LSEW writes off £3m+ as conveyancing portal scrapped
“Veyo” project abandoned after heavy investment of members' money
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Scottish version agreed of UK Government services contract
Scots law and arbitration to be available for services over £10m
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Double partner hire as bto expands
Alasdair Gillies and Laura Salmond join from Levy & McRae
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Land Reform Bill needs strengthened, MSPs report
Stage 1 report calls for stronger provisions on transparency and engagement
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Complaints Commission reports rising resolution success rate
Annual report shows fewer complaints going to full determination
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No political interference in Hales case, Society reports
"No scope" for delay benefiting SNP candidate former client
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Society closes Drumsheugh doors as office move begins
New Atria One premises open for business from Monday noon
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Human rights consultation delayed until new year
Lord Chancellor says ministers considering draft ahead of release
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Two partner promotions at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Katie Russell and Caroline Shand take total number to 80
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Phil Gormley named as new Chief Constable
Deputy director of National Crime Agency recommended by SPA
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Scots have lowest faith in justice system, national survey finds
Belief that system inaccessible unless you have money
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DWF sets up community charitable foundation
Focus on support for local charities and projects
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Modern-day Apprentice signed up by Scottish law firm
Watermans invests in the Link App
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Damages award made in "sexting" case
Teacher who encouraged girl to send explicit photos found liable
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Rape trial judge should have sentenced on basis of crimes: appeal court
Sentences held unduly lenient in case where judge expressed views on policy
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Wiseman, Matthews set to be Society office bearers for 2016-17
Sole nominees put forward at today's Council meeting