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Court rejects "wild land" wind turbine permission challenge
No reviewable error in ministers' planning judgment, judge rules
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Hate crime legislation review launches public consultation
Easy-to-read version one of three published by Lord Bracadale
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Pleadings workshop to be held by SYLA
New event added to "Beyond the basics" series
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LSEW fails to have "find a solicitor" negligence claim struck out
Court of Appeal allows trial before determining issue of duty of care
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Human trafficking found in most of Scotland, official campaign reveals
Awareness initiative discloses 27 of 32 local council areas affected
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John Fotheringham joins Morton Fraser as consultant
Child law expert one of two appointments announced
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SYLA announces two new practice events
"Beyond the basics" to cover FAIs and employment law
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Consultant appointment at Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace
Graham Cooper joins commercial property team
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More than half of potential PPI claimants still to act: FCA
Watchdog steps up campaign at two years to final deadline
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Crofting law consultation opened today
Ministers seek views on form of future legislation
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Insurers call for action against private land motor insurance ruling
European decision unnecessary, unworkable and unfair, ABI claims
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Animal charity calls for tougher penalties for abuse
Holyrood should raise "alarmingly low" maximum penalties
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Society calls for recogniton and enforcement of UK and EU citizens' rights
'Just, fair and practical' agreements are required
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Faculty of Advocates praises Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill
Consultation response notes a 'well-structured and detailed' draft
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Advice recommended for EU trade mark owners
'Almost certain' EU trade marks will be replicated to UK register
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Support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack
Solicitor receives backing from Law Society of Scotland
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UK government rejects direct jurisdiction of ECJ
Critics say European judges will have some role post-Brexit
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Law Society of Scotland publishes ‘Who is your client?’ advice for in-house lawyers
New guidelines provide help for in-house solicitors
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UK sets out Brexit cross-border plan
Positioning paper on disputes calls for close cooperation
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Sheldon appointed to Scottish Legal Aid Board
New Faculty Member brings wide experience to role
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Stronachs appoint Taylor
Tax Manager joins from Burness Paull
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Burness Paull reports 'steady' results
Turnover shows slight increase but profits are down
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Anwar receives hate mail after Barcelona attack
Scots lawyer's social media abuse follows TV appearance
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Five promoted at Law at Work
New positions follow 'period of significant' investment