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Carloway misconduct complaint against QC found without merit, report claims
Email on courts' treatment of party litigants not accepted for investigation
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Referendums Bill needs additional safeguards, MSPs report
All should have primary legislation, especially on constitutional matters
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Advocate General cleared of professional misconduct
Lord Keen’s non-minor offence did not affect his "honesty, integrity and independence"
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Homicide cases show consistent level, official figures reveal
Only three of 60 cases in 2018-19 remain unsolved
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Ministers consult on banning energy drink sales to the young
Action considered in order to reduce health risks
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MacRoberts reports growth on back of investment
Turnover up 4% and profit 12% in 2018-19
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Two members' bill proposals put out for public views
Disabled children, and remote rural communities, the focus for new moves
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Fair treatment for abused women? Faculty stages public discussion
Judge and feminist studies professor to consider legal issues
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Short terms lets should be regulated, consultees respond
Answers reveal concerns over impact on housing market
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Society appeals for experiences of acting for vulnerable accused
Working group looking for improvements to justice system
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Intimating minute of amendment stops limitation running: appeal sheriffs
Lodging not essential, as fair notice the key
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Forthcoming judicial reviews added to court business web page
Details of non-immigration substantive hearings now available
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Senior lawyers support Aberdeen students' court career day
Lord President to give opening address at Mooting Society event
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AiB reports rising insolvency rate
Second quarter shows 12.6% increase over 2018
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Baroness Kennedy to lead at Society conference
Keynote address will focus on "Law and politics in an age of disruption"
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Three new appointments to Discipline Tribunal
Solicitors named by Lord President
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No rule that fine instalments should not exceed a year: appeal sheriffs
Twelve to 18 months "a useful check", but each case different
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Appeal sheriffs issue guidance for child contact case procedure
Sheriff wrong to adjourn proof for child welfare hearing
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Inner House continues Brexit law compliance hearing
No order necessary against Prime Minister, but supervision continues
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No case for interim orders in challenge to Withdrawal Agreement: judge
Legal basis doubtful, and Parliament should be left free to debate
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Gillespie Macandrew hires Glasgow legal director
Karen Wooton joins Private Client team
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Review of Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy under way
Victims and support agencies will be asked to contribute
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Charge to be introduced for disposable cups
New legislation designed to tackle single use items
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Registers of Scotland stages free conference series
Events aimed specifically at legal professionals