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Iain Nisbet rejoins former colleague in move to Cairn Legal
Disability and mental health firm adds education specialism
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Appeal for brain damaged child fails despite "inadequate" judgment
Unreasonable delay, and lack of reasoning, but evidence against pursuers
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CMS opens applications for 2016 bursaries
Support offered for five qualifying students from across UK
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Parliament no longer able to scrutinise bills, draftsman claims
Report describes "threat to rule of law" in quantity of legislation
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Strathclyde Law Clinic appeals for more volunteer lawyers
High public demand for "first Wednesday" clinic
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Solicitor fails to establish interest to have financial guardian appointed
Sheriff rules patrimonial interest required to bring application
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Society video promotes legal aid funding
Release backs message of importance for access to justice
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Nominations open for Society Council elections
Ten places to be filled in four areas including Glasgow
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SYLA Annual Conference details released
14 May event to challenge members to set goals for 2020
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"Clunky" devolution of employment tribunals challenged by Society
Response calls for equal standing with England & Wales tribunals
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Further growth in solicitor optimism, Society research finds
2015 Ipsos MORI survey reports 62% positive outlook
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Foreign Office has "deprioritised" human rights, MPs report
Select committee says ministers have created perception of downgrading
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Advocates voice concerns over "domestic abuse" definition
Question posed whether test should be objective or subjective
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Glasgow company agrees £2.2m payment after bribery self-report
Civil settlement reached over concealed expenses to customer's employee
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Partner and associate promotions at Lindsays
Three new partners named as six advance
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Society calls for combined mental health and incapacity tribunal
"Urgent need" for next Parliament to overhaul the law
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Partner promotion at Turcan Connell
Don Macleod advanced in land and property team
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Disqualification for tailgating would be justified: Sheriff Appeal Court
Sheriff was "lenient" in restricting penalty to eight points
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Anwar receives death threats following mosque dispute
"Climate of fear" claim despite imam's peace move
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Three partners lead promotions round at bto
Four new associates include one lateral hire
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Burness Paull to sponsor Scotland at Homeless World Cup
Backing for men's and women's teams at Glasgow hosted event
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SLCC publishes consultation responses and answers criticisms
Complaints body emphasises its wider role
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Revenge blackmail attempt leads to solicitor being struck off
Tribunal bars man jailed for extortion bid against alleged former abuser
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Pursuer's firm claims success in raising pleural plaques compensation
Judgment departs from framework agreements to reflect individual risks