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Retired sheriff appointed to SCCRC
Retired sheriff Daniel Scullion has been appointed as a legal member of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.
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Time for a new Act on standard securities, Faculty believes
Scottish Law Commission's proposals supported in response
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MSPs seek views on Civil Partnership Bill
Stage 1 opens on bill to allow choice to different sex couples
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Scotland proper forum for St Andrews gowns trade mark dispute
Court repels pleas to jurisdiction and forum non conveniens
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DAC Beachcroft takes BLM insurance team
Five partners join Glasgow office
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Independent review to investigate handling of deaths in prison
Chief inspector to recommend improvements to arrangements
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Glasgow marks Madge Anderson graduation centenary
Researchers uncover more of her story
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Faculty Christmas gifts appeal runs again
Cash or presents for needy families wanted for distribution
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Gilson Gray acquires licensing specialists Miller Campbell
Glasgow merger
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Surrogacy law must prevent exploitation, and secure child welfare: Faculty
Consultation response accepts surrogacy as "fact of life"
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Edinburgh University appoints its first woman Professor of Scots Law
Laura Macgregor to take 297 year old chair
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North councils combine to create external legal services framework
Seven authorities appoint six firms to new panel
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Bankruptcy changes from 2014 come under review
Consultation opens on areas said to need improvement
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Lectures mark Supreme Court's first 10 years
Four speeches reflect the four UK nations
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Outer House judges relieved of wigs and robes for most sittings
Practice note removes requirement except when hearing evidence
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Benchmarking survey finds steady profit picture despite revenue falls
Glasgow and Aberdeen see biggest profit per partner boost
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Partner promotion follows Ledingham Chalmers acquisition
Lynne Stewart advanced in new Estate Agency team
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Mackie Academy win Bar Mock Trial Scottish heat
Team will contest UK final in spring
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Lindsays promotes three "rising stars"
New director, senior associate and associate recognised for success
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CMS makes senior Aberdeen employment hire
Eric Gilligan joins as of counsel from Stronachs
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New trainee court rights in force as rule change comes in
Applications for admission can be made after just three months
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Updated youth justice standards proposed in new consultation
Framework for auditing services supporting young offenders
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Longserving Inverness duo retire from WJM
George MacWillian and Ian MacDonald sign out after 40+ years each
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Lord Advocate can be sued over malicious prosecution, judges rule
Court overrules 1961 case to allow action by Rangers administrators