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Glasgow and Edinburgh planning Scottish Bar Association
Nationwide body would seek to negotiate on legal aid
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Thompsons appoints Glasgow partner
Alan Rodgers joins from Drummond Miller
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Four lawyers among Pensions Appeal Tribunal appointments
Fourteen chosen by Lord President for Scottish body
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Islands Bill must reflect residents' priorities, MSPs report
Bill endorsed but local decision making crucial
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Scottish social security appeals rules go out to consultation
Ministers propose procedure for new First-tier Tribunal chamber
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MEPs propose new European Parliament makeup after Brexit
Numbers to be cut, some seats shared out, and new EU-wide list
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Modern slavery could be far bigger problem than realised, expert claims
Abuse is not confined to gangs trafficking people from overseas
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SYLA announces two new career events
Advice on offer from in-house lawyers and Supreme Court judicial assistants
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Urquharts hires private client partner and manager
Two join Edinburgh firm from Shoosmiths
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Member's bill proposal seeks to counter abuse of retail staff
Threats following age challenges a particular concern
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MSPs to examine how Holyrood stands up for human rights
Committee calls for evidence from those who fight for their rights
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Advocates call for clarity over CJEU role – but deal must come first
Submission argues relationship terms must precede dispute mechanism
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Non-harassment order competent when sentence deferred: appeal sheriffs
Judges distinguish ASBOs and see no practical difficulties
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Harper Macleod hires partner for Lerwick office
Stewart MacGregor returns to Shetland
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Guidance published on instructing parliamentary counsel
Scottish team joins UK initiative to share knowledge
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Scots welfare claimants to have right to support at health assessments
Bill amendment claimed to make Scotland different; DWP disagrees
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Society hits back at "inflation-busting" SLCC levy plan
President calls for "proper independent oversight" of complaints body
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SLCC proposes further 8.5% levy rise
Complaints body calls for public debate about funding
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Justice Committee in split decision to back Offensive Behaviour Act repeal
SNP minority would seek "constructive amendments"
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MSPs in Westminster talks over EU Withdrawal Bill
Cross-party group meeting peers and MPs to avert "constitutional crisis"
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MSP consults on bill for social housing sprinkler systems
David Stewart wants fire suppression in all new-build social housing
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Grahame chairs as Sturgeon opens series on Scotland After Brexit
Five party leaders invited to share hopes and concerns
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Holyrood waves Civil Litigation Bill through at stage 1
Unopposed approval after first debate, but amendments likely
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Blackadders hires Glasgow residential property head
Karen Fulton joins from Harper Macleod