Legal news
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Two Scots lawyers honoured with OBEs
Joan Aitken and Sheriff Colin Scott Mackenzie named in New Year list
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Emailed statement of overdue balances did not set up default, judge rules
Contract required clear statement of intention to exercise right
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Ministers propose law to underpin "Good Food Nation" goal
Consultation opens on legislation to support ambition
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Landlines in cells would be good for prisoners, think tank claims
Reform Scotland calls for better family links to aid rehabilitation
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FCA targets overdraft charging in new consultation
Authority wants single interest rate and no fixed charges
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Tenancy deposit system serving its purpose, users believe
Research finds majority satisfaction with operation of schemes
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Faculty's Christmas appeal delivers the goods
Cash and a vanload of presents donated for poor families in Fife
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Extended domestic abuse law to come into force in April
Consultation also opens on new protective orders
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Court gives effect to EU judges' article 50 ruling
Declarator pronounced, with expenses against UK Government
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Court of Appeal affirms Uber drivers as workers
Company's appeal against ET and EAT rulings dismissed
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Royal Assent for Prescription (Scotland) Act
Scottish Law Commission-based measure reaches statute book
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Scots house price growth continues in October
Official figures record average 4.4% year on year rise
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Lady Paton to chair Scottish Law Commission
Five year appointment to run from 1 January
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Victims to have voice in Parole Board proceedings, ministers propose
Consultation opens on more involvement for victims and families
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MSPs agree principles of bill to regulate damages calculations
Discount rate and periodical awards bill unopposed at stage 1
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Two appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
Solicitor Krista Johnston and JP Susan Fallone join for five years
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Inspectorate of Prosecution publishes annual report
Inspectors will watch for use made of additional funds
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Evidence-based review system essential: Society response to SLAB report
"Urgent priority" to ensure future sustainability of legal aid
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Zero hours and agency workers to be given new rights
Ministers accept Taylor proposals, but TUC wants more
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Sheriff refuses sequestration based on council tax summary warrants
Alleged debts in earlier warrants not properly vouched
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"Organic growth" boosts Anderson Strathern figures in latest year
Revenue up 6% and profits up 10% in 2017-18
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Amanda Millar to be Society Vice President in 2019-20
Council members choose her in two-way election
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Scottish Government consults on prisoner voting rights
Views invited on proposal to allow short term prisoners to vote
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Angiolini issues call for evidence on police complaints handling
Independent review wants to hear of real life experiences