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Charging conduct without evidence was oppression, judge rules
Indictment deserted simpliciter for “indefensible” conduct
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Former judges criticise UK's "too slow" response to migrant crisis
300 senior lawyers sign open letter for higher refugee intake
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Registers goes live on Keeper-induced registration consulting
Proposal to use new powers on larger housing developments
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Change at the top at MBM Commercial
Stuart Hendry to succeed Sandy Finlayson as senior partner
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SYLA announces two more events
Refugee seminar and Criminal Day Conference coming in next few weeks
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Call for views on Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill
Finance Committee invites comments on departures from recommendations
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"Appropriate adults": ministers seek views on role in court
One week to run on "high level" consultation
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Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm Bill published
Jury directions to be prescribed to improve understanding
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Society renews call for changes as Smoking in Cars Bill comes to debate
Driver should be liable, but with statutory defence
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Bill published for Scots private rented sector
New style tenancy and grounds for repossession to become law
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Wright Johnston & Mackenzie acquires Inverness practice
Merger with MacArthur & Co strengthens Highland presence
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Lord Hope to help establish Abu Dhabi Global Market Court
Gulf state committed to enhancing international financial centre status
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Eight promoted to associate at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Corporate, dispute resolution, finance and real estate teams benefit
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No data "safe harbour" in USA, EU court rules
Transfer of Facebook data could be suspended for lack of privacy
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EU court rejects French prisoner voting ban challenge
EU Charter applies, but five year sentence rule not disproportionate
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SLCC welcomes latest decision on test for leave to appeal
Williams criteria upheld despite doubts in earlier decision
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Young Professionals in Construction draws crowd for first meeting
More than 100 lawyers, contractors and others gather to network
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Inksters moves into Angus with Forfar office
Two from Bowmans join as firm opens in town
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RBS solicitor wins In-house Rising Star Award
Leigh Kirkpatrick declared winner at conference reception
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Pinsent Masons wins Europe innovation award
Further IT recognition for Glasgow-based Cerico business
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Family law addition for Digby Brown
Roger Mackenzie joins to develop adoption and other work
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Positive outlook for midsize to large firms, accountants' review finds
Property and corporate work underpinning recent growth
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Human Trafficking Bill passes final stage
Unopposed final vote for anti-exploitation measure
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Survivors condemn continuing delays as child abuse inquiry opens
No panel members yet appointed to assist chair