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Revenue Scotland announces board
Five to run new body from 1 January
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Honours for three Scottish solicitors
Winsor, Brymer and Minto recognised in fields of service
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Court explains decision on valid continuing power of attorney
Reasons point to wording that "clearly expresses granter's intention"
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Faculty says thank you for services in 2014
Free Legal Services Unit heads list of those who supported the public
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Solicitors win public confidence, Society survey finds
Around 90% positive response from recent clients
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Landowner becomes first one guilty of vicarious wildlife offence
Conviction follows criminal actions of employed gamekeeper
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QC and solicitor to join Scottish Law Commission
David Johnston and Caroline Drummond appointed for five year terms
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Appeal fails in bid for TripAdvisor disclosure
Court of Session has no power in relation to USA company
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Council damages payouts fall by half
Figures show big drop in latest five year period
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Council held in data protection breach for surveillance of sick employee
Insufficient evidence to justify move, Information Commissioner rules
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Judge overrules Keeper's practice on pre-RBS v Wilson repossessions
Property should be registered free of postponed securities
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Tods Murray owed over £5m at end, administrators report
Office costs were major factor in insolvency
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Stranded employees can still work for pay, Society advises
Those who can and do work remotely "should be paid for their time"
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Society issues 1,000th solicitor smartcard
Rollout continues through to autumn 2015
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Questions over witness pre-recording plans
Scottish Court Service exploring ways to speed up trials
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Digby Brown reports a record year
Latest annual results show turnover up 17% and profit 36%
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SCJC publishes review of dispute resolution methods
Paper includes assessment of current state of ADR in Scotland
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SAC launches formal arbitrator appointment system
Enlarged committee will assess individuals' credentials
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Twin attack in prospect on car smoking with children present
Legislation proposed on both sides of the border
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Should poll tax debts be cancelled, MSP committee asks
Finance Committee calls for evidence on Scottish Government bill
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ECHR adoption draft incompatible with EU law, Court of Justice rules
Provisions fail to have regard to specific characteristics of EU law
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Commission looks to achieve modern compulsory purchase law
Discussion paper calls for views on new legislation
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Supreme Court gives reasons for rejecting prisoner referendum votes
Majority follow human rights case law excluding referendums
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Catholic midwives lose abortion conscientious objection case
Supreme Court upholds health board appeal over scope of provision