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New material admissible on health and safety notice appeal: Supreme Court
Judges uphold Court of Session decision to quash notice
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Sheridan named as new TLT Scottish head
Disputes partner succeeds Tom McEntegart
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Ministers' Prescription Bill adopts SLC proposals
Latent damage test to be redefined, among other reforms
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Faculty promotes equality with Fair Instructions Policy
Each stable to monitor instructions with equality and diversity officer
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Workplace Equality Fund opens to applications
Grants available to employers across many sectors
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Commission project aims to have authorities budgeting for human rights
EU money will support delivery of "masterclass"
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Thorntons reports 2016-17 growth on the back of investment
Turnover up 4.5%; profits jump 18%
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Miller Hendry makes six appointments and promotions
Two senior associates lead private client and conveyancing moves
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Judge refuses permission for judicial review on article 50 withdrawal
Legality of withdrawal notice held not a factor in Government policy
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Community payback orders bringing results, figures show
Completion rates vary, but better than former community service
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Clark Foundation invites applications for this year's awards
Students and practitioners welcome to apply for grants and scholarships
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Society opens committee recruitment round
Four convener posts among vacancies on 15 committees
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BTO announces 10 associate promotions
Insurers' Representation team accounts for seven
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Incapacity Act reform proposals go out to views
Ministers seek to restore Scots law's leading position
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Society launches Lawscot Foundation case study video
Young carer who became law student tells his story
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Ministers given too much power by EU Withdrawal Bill, peers report
Committee calls for more effective parliamentary scrutiny
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Home Office rejects call to regulate Sharia councils
Islamic specialist's report calls for councils to operate within the law
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Domestic Abuse Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Cross-party backing for new offence, though definition doubts remain
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Aberdeen Considine appoints two banking litigation partners
Myra Scott and Laura Petrie join from Ascent Performance Group
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Scottish EDGE opens next funding competition round
Up to £150,000 available for best innovative proposals
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Partner promotion as Burness Paull forms specialist disputes team
Stuart Murdoch to head financial services regulatory and disputes practice
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Training grant for Scottish Women's Aid ahead of new abuse law
Funding to support special tuition on coercive behaviour
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MSPs back social housing regulator changes
Stage 1 report supports bill to keep RSLs in private sector
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LawCare seeks people for "emotional health" focus group
Support charity welcomes £7,000 award from Wesleyan grant