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Ministers consult on enacting Taylor report
Proposals aim to make civil litigation more affordable
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Court refuses landlords' tenancy deposit appeal
No grounds for interfering with sheriff's discretion in awarding maximum
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STEP gets identity makeover
"Advising Families Across Generations" to be new banner
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SLCC chief executive moving on
Matt Vickers to join dispute resolution company as ombudsman
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Three more awarded Signet Accreditation
Recognition for up-and-coming commercial litigators
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Society pays tribute to former President Alistair Clark
Respected Dundee solicitor dies at age of 81
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Society, Faculty react to court reform timetable
Both bodies anticipate improvements, and put reservations behind
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Jane Ryder to chair Historic Environment Scotland
Solicitor to head 10-strong board
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HBJ Gateley figures reveal healthy growth
Turnover up 9.5% and profits nearly 20%
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More live court TV should be allowed, report recommends
News and live filming to happen for appeals, but not trials or proofs
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ATE insurance premium not recoverable legal expenses: Supreme Court
Judges rule against successful appellant in absence of express provision
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Court reforms to come in with new legal year
Lord President unveils timetable for Courts Reform Act
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SLAB warns of PVG vetting need ahead of children's legal aid deadline
Alert to solicitors to allow enough time to process application
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Solicitor warns of Lender Exchange suspension threat
Brian Inkster penalised for technical website error
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Court reform timetable to be unveiled tomorrow
Lord President to announce details at Digital Justice conference
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MSPs back Community Empowerment Bill "right to buy" aims
But stage 1 report wants "fundamental issues" addressed
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Conference to explore land database for Scotland
March event to look at Norwegian system as model
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Court holds action settled despite solicitor's lack of authority
Disgruntled litigant should have taken action against solicitor
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Courts doing business despite industrial action
Civil servants strike as final round of closures takes effect
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Partner promotions and associate hire at bto
Karina McShane and Jilly Petrie make the top level
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Deputy Public Guardian retires
Rosemary Wawrzyniak leaves public service after 38 years
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Ministers abandon plans for replacement women's prison
Matheson promises different approach to tackling female offending
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Scottish Legal Aid Board in office move
New Haymarket premises expected to improve efficiency
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Parole Board annual report reveals extensive workload
Release recommended in one in three cases