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Rapist's sentence was 'unduly lenient'

28th April 2023 | criminal law
Lord Advocate says sentence should be appealed

"20 minute neighbourhood" planning consultation opens

27th April 2023 | planning/environment | Planning (Business Premises)
Draft guidance on realising NPF4 concepts goes out to views

Robert Gordon students open Kirkwall law clinic

27th April 2023
Weekly remote sessions will offer advice on social welfare issues

Thorntons adds to data protection team strength

26th April 2023 | careers
Three new appointments include accredited specialist

Justice reforms published in new Holyrood bill

26th April 2023 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Verdicts, jury sizes and new Sexual Offences Court all included

Macdonald Henderson promotes Ryan Macready

26th April 2023 | careers
Corporate lawyer rises to associate director after 18 months at firm

Scots students feature in Pro Bono Awards finals

25th April 2023 | education-training
Three universities represented in shortlists for LawWorks and AG's Awards

Children's charity leader to be next Commissioner

25th April 2023 | careers , family-child law
Nicola Killean chosen to succeed Bruce Adamson

Advocates hold event to coordinate pro bono provision

24th April 2023 | civil litigation
Faculty's Free Legal Services Unit invites organisations to sharing event

Shoosmiths completes move to new Haymarket development

24th April 2023 | practice management
Firm takes up cutting edge office at Haymarket Square

Highland firms Munro & Noble and Georgesons combine

24th April 2023 | practice management
Enlarged practice will serve the region from five offices

Committee's EU law tracking will help MSPs and business

24th April 2023 | europe
Researcher commissioned to provide two reports a year to aid scrutiny

Another family law hire at Gibson Kerr

24th April 2023 | careers
Zaynab Al Nasser joins as senior associate

New bill aims to improve legal complaints process

21st April 2023 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Reforms designed to bring more accountability

"Successful and eventful" 2022: SLC annual report

21st April 2023
Commission highlights reports, and implementing bills

Discipline Tribunal consults on draft new rules

20th April 2023 | professional regulation
Extensive overhaul brings in many new provisions

Two in Scotland among Dentons' 13 partner promotions

20th April 2023 | careers
Gareth Tenner and Melanie Martin win recognition

Lindsays hires director for Employment Law team

20th April 2023 | careers
Daniel Gorry joins from WorkNest

February house prices continue low growth trend

19th April 2023 | property (non-commercial)
Scottish average year-on-year rise remains at 1%

Council tax on second and empty homes could double

19th April 2023 | tax , government-administration | Local government
Consultation seeks views on giving local authorities extra powers

Litigation partner leads three promotions at BTO

19th April 2023 | careers
Mark Hastings, Alistair Barbour and Lauren McFarlane advance to new roles

Charity seeks Spanish-speaking lawyers for advice help

19th April 2023 | Charities
Appeal for legal and welfare advice to Spanish speakers in Edinburgh

DRS delayed as Yousaf sets three Government missions

18th April 2023 | government-administration
First Minister launches policy prospectus with commitments by 2026

"Head in the sand" solicitor could face contempt ruling

18th April 2023 | professional regulation , civil litigation
SLCC reports court comments in files non-compliance case
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