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SLCC proposes £40 general levy increase
Rising demand and court costs blamed for 12.5% hike
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OPG sets end-month deadline for professional guardian scheme applications
Less stringent accounts checks for those approved
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"Citizen's income" idea to be explored by MSPs
Committee to report on feasibility of guaranteed minimum payment
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Pinsent Masons again leads Stonewall legal employer rankings
Law firm and COPFS in Scots top five for inclusivity
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Legal Spark shrugs off legal aid setback to relaunch
Society forced to revoke approval following error over criteria
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SCTS in running for family-friendly employer award
Courts body shortlisted as best for carers and eldercare
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Best home protection for debtors being overlooked, law centre claims
Practitioners should use special provisions for protected trust deeds
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Jersey legislators endorse prisoners' right to vote
Decision made to ensure ECHR compliance
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Child abuse time bar change has resource implications, Faculty warns
Bill submission predicts increase in number of complex actions
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Project attendance not proper use of extended sentence: appeal court
Judges call for more flexible powers over indecent images accused
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COPFS jobs to go, but frontline fiscals protected
Lord Advocate and Crown Agent in Justice Committee evidence session
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Wheelchair user denied bus access fails in damages appeal
Supreme Court majority backs stronger policy but not compulsion
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Engagement with devolved governments "crucial" during Brexit talks: Society
Statement calls for ongoing stability and collaboration in justice matters
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Woman wins £100,000 damages in footballer rape civil case
Judge in Goodwillie/Robertson action finds pursuer was too drunk to consent
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Biggest law firm insolvency as KWM LLP enters administration
End of the road for UK and Europe arm of global firm
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Supreme Court rules on rendition and Afghan detention claims
Government appeals partly allowed but immunity plea not upheld
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Director promotion at Macdonald Henderson
Private client head Maureen Matheson advanced
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Criminal proceedings down last year, latest figures show
Number of accused down 5%; convictions down by 6%
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Four appointed to Complaints Commission
Advocate, solicitor and two non-lawyers join board
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Tribunal upholds judges' pension discrimination claim
Transitional measures unfairly favoured older scheme members
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Draft insolvency reform instrument laid before Holyrood
Sixty day consultation on measure to reflect England & Wales changes
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"Dogma" belief not unsoundness of mind for prescription, court rules
Alleged childhood abuse victim fails in appeal seeking to bring action
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Evidence invited on Air Departure Tax Bill
Finance Committee begins stage 1 scrutiny
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Two partners join Maclay Murray & Spens
Gordon Hobkirk returns to firm as Andrew Orr also joins