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Domestic abuse figures creep up again
Official statistics show 1% rise in 2016-17
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Faculty supports keeping children out of court
Response calls for improvements to practice before evidence pre-recorded
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QCs not interested in becoming judges, Lord President's survey finds
Lower earnings and lack of respect given as reasons
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Inflation linked court fee rises proposed in new consultation
Increases over next three years would continue full cost recovery
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Further appointments signal growth at RCC&W
Aaron Doran and Cameron Milne join north east firm
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Terms of new model private tenancy agreement published
Form released for use under new law from 1 December
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Associate promotions round at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Eleven advanced across Edinburgh, Glasgow and London offices
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Council vicariously liable for foster carers' abuse, Supreme Court rules
Principles for imposing liability met by law and practice at relevant time
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Rural communities could lose out under broadband service scheme: Society
Response highlights effect on social inclusion and access to services
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Rules will require notice to SLAB of s 19 applications for expenses
Form and supporting documents to be sent 28 days in advance
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No error in refusing entry to man with British family: Inner House
Family had choice to leave or continue existing contact
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Former MMS marketing director joins Lex Mundi team
David Sanders one of three senior appointments to global network
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EU Withdrawal Bill "progress", but "power grab" dispute remains
Joint Ministerial Committee agrees principles of future frameworks
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Sheriff Appeal Court can take fresh look in reviewing decree by default
Sheriff Principal holds she has discretion, but no recall grounds shown
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Scottish Government backs UK dangerous substances consultation
Responses relating to Scotland "will be shared and considered"
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Gilson Gray "Grace banquet" raises more than £82,000
Edinburgh and Glasgow children's hospital charities to benefit
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SCTS announces new Glasgow Tribunals Centre
Move to Atlantic Quay premises to take place during 2018
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Holyrood's Lobbying Register to come into force in March
Draft guidance published and register to open for familiarisation
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Thorntons retains Best Large Employer title
Firm collects Business Insider title for second year running
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House movers avoid Friday 13th, Registers' figures show
Fewer than half the usual Friday settlements on date for the superstitious
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Society campaign will promote quality of solicitors' services
Trusted adviser theme goes with higher profile for "Find a solicitor" tool
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Guide to restorative justice aims to ensure consistent delivery
Ministers issue guidance under Victims and Witnesses Act
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Public urged to report hate crime as figures rise
Charities continue to record increase in incidents
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Draft text on mobile recognised as will by Queensland court
Sufficient evidence of intention in wording of message