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Justice Committee opens scrutiny of Limitation (Child Abuse) Bill
Call for evidence on provisions to remove three year time limit
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Scotland's new Bankruptcy Act in force from today
Consolidation provides coherent single legislative code
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Commission proposes overhaul of penalty clause rule
Discussion paper opens debate on replacement or outright abolition
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Shepherd & Wedderburn takes in Aberdeen's Commercial Law Practice
Takeover to complete by 1 January 2017
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Two partners head Anderson Strathern promotions round
Career progress recognised across practice teams
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"Incompetent" for sheriff to call case and not sentence in fiscal's absence
High Court rules attempt to "discipline" Crown wrong
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Society welcome for continued Europol links
Cross-border cooperation "key" to combating crime
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UK to ratify EU Unified Patent Court Agreement
Decision "should not be seen as pre-empting" Brexit negotiating position
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Youth survey finds gender stereotype link to violence
Minister pledges further action to root out gender violence
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Davidson Chalmers appoints marketing/business head
Alison Graham joins following industry and charity roles
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Partners approve HBJ-Addleshaws merger deal
"Overwhelming majority" favour tie-up with Gateley's Scottish offices
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Article 50 needs Act of Parliament, Scottish ministers will argue
Lord Advocate's written case says EU withdrawal would be "fundamental"
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Ministers looking to remove "offender" tag after sentence served
National strategy seeking other descriptions to help rehabilitation
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Lifetime award for Urquhart as MBM Commercial named Law Awards Firm of Year
Aamer Anwar awarded Solicitor of the Year title as 17 firms share prizes
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Monday start for simple procedure
Replacement for summary cause and small claims begins to take effect
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Faculty workshop looks to attract keen students
Limited places available for presentation skills day
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"Sponsor a bauble" Christmas appeal opened to aid Society's charity
Lawsuit Foundation to benefit from sponsored tree decorations
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Government backtracks on Immigration Tribunal fee rises
Previous levels to be reinstated and repayment made to those charged more
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Two contest Society Vice Presidency for 2017-18
Alison Atack and John Mulholland nominated as Matthews set for President
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Tribunals embark on Glasgow relocation
Four move offices to Atlantic Quay
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Three lawyers join as Pagan Osborne recruits
Added strength for family law, agriculture and private client teams
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Community justice national strategy seeks shift away from custody
New document sets out Government's priorities
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Society's smartcard wins cyber award
Secure transaction facility named top innovation
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Website set up to advise consumers on MasterCard class action
Tribunal directs publicity ahead of collective proceedings application