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Commercial firms sign up partners as McClure Naismith goes under
Administration for 189 year old Glasgow practice as costs mount
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Age of criminal responsibility should rise to 12, professor argues
Family law expert backs Criminal Justice Bill amendment
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Crown explains "insufficient evidence" decision on bin lorry prosecution
No recent history of blackouts that meant driver should not have driven
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Call for in-house "Rising Star" nominations
4 September deadline for 2015 ILG award entries
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House to step down as chief constable
December departure for under-fire Police Scotland head
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New partners not liable for prior debts without averments of acceptance
Liquidator also refused order to disclose solicitors' insurance cover
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Stronachs recruits employment partner
Anya Duncan arrives from Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
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Sturgeon cuts the cake at Law Commission anniversary visit
First Minister pays tribute to reforming work over 50 years
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Thomas Muir's trial has lessons for today, Dean says
Re-enactment highlights importance of right to fair trial
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Court issues guidance on operation of internet restrictions
Case raises issues of how much discretion to supervising officers
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Early Scots law cases now made available online
Scottish Council of Law Reporting releases electronic versions
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Appeal court overturns harassment acquittal
Sheriff erred in holding "approach" to complainer not proven
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Drug related deaths at new high in latest year
Age profile rises with fewer younger victims
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Letting agents' code of practice goes out to views
Ministers consult on proposals for supporting new Housing Act
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Sheriffs appointed to National Personal Injury Court
Six to serve in specialist Edinburgh based sheriff court
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SYLA opens new season with Glasgow/Edinburgh socials
Programme announced from now till October
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Capital projects expert returns to MMS
Stewart Maciver rejoins firm from CMS
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Three appointed to Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission
Colin Dunipace is new legal member
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Indecent assault conviction undermined by sheriff's "victim" references
Appeal unopposed by Crown due to prejudicial language
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Burness Paull reports further double digit growth
Turnover up 11% and profit 12% in year to 31 July
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SLAB reports positive feedback on Solicitor Contact Line advice
All respondents considered service good or very good
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Advocate General announces UK Government standing junior counsel
Twenty advocates appointed following "strong competition"
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Bank card insurance compensation scheme to open
Affinion mis-selling claim forms to be sent out
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No pardon over 18th century murder conviction, campaigners told
Case will not be reopened of "Appin Murder" accused James Stewart