Legal news
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Courts to begin to open up from next week
"Incremental" increases in business planned as lockdown starts to lift
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New advocates call in Parliament Hall ceremony
Sixteen admitted to Faculty in unique surroundings
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SYLA re-elects office bearers at virtual AGM
Ayla Iridag continues as President as three new members join committee
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Court business going to get tougher: sheriff principal
Derek Pyle praises innovations to date, and co-operation of court users
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Leaitherland steps down as DWF chief executive
Chairman Knowles moves across as COVID-19 hits performance
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Children Bill passes first Holyrood stage
All-party support for principles of reform bill
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Partner and associate promotions at RCCW
Amy Watson and Ruth Lussier rewarded at north east legal firm
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Inspectors flag serious concern over Barlinnie failings
Report highlights overcrowding, poor living conditions and severe disrepair
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Campbell loses defamation appeal in Dugdale case
Defence upheld as statements were presented as comment rather than fact
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Appeal court condemns conduct of indecent assault trial
Crown, defence and sheriff all criticised for failing to follow rules
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Law centre threatens disability claim over lockdown
Claim of discrimination after Cummings invokes "exceptional circumstances"
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Specialists team up to launch online resolution service
All-female panel seeks to meet need arising from COVID-19 shutdown
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Seven promotions as Gilson Gray underpins COVID support
Legal director, associates, senior solicitors "central to client support"
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Jury trials should restart in July: Lord Justice Clerk
Multi-court solution proposed for first trials in Edinburgh and Glasgow
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No misdirection in rape conviction, Appeal Court rules
Grounds refused regarding docket and what corroboration needed
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Three members' bills come before Holyrood
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected
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Clyde & Co unveils new artist support partnership
Perspective Project deal adds mental health element to firm's Art Award
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AI has potential role in regulation: SLCC
Response to strategy consultation highlights scope within legal sector
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Fines payments can be altered for COVID reasons: SCTS
Warning that enforcement will still happen if offenders do nothing
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Second Coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood final stage
Ministers defeated twice on stage 3 amendments
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MSPs call for protected trust deed reforms
Report seeks fairer allocation of debtor payments and access to free advice
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Sheku Bayoh inquiry terms of reference published
Date and appropriate venue still to be decided
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Court of Session Outer House to pilot virtual hearings
Plan to enable regular videoconference hearings from 1 June
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Two join Womble Bond Dickinson's Edinburgh base
Banking legal director and real estate associate add to team