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Pro Bono Week sees launch of Faculty of Advocates guide
Online resource will cover all forms of pro bono legal assistance
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Doris Littlejohn, pioneering woman lawyer, dies at 89
First female industrial tribunal chair dies after lifetime of service
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Blackadders unveils radical new branding
Aqua and purple replaces the familiar black and yellow
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Abortion Safe Access Zones Bill goes out to views
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny of measure to restrict anti-abortion actions
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Thorntons develops solicitor advocate training programme
Support offered to solicitors seeking to build litigation career
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Views invited on framework bill for farming support
MSPs consult on Scottish Government measure as stage 1 opens
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TLT adds to Scotland Real Estate team
Four appointments boost strength in Glasgow and Edinburgh offices
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WJM acquires Inverness firm Macandrew & Jenkins
Merger intended to add to combined offering in Highlands
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UKSC holds director's option subject to income tax
Five Justices allow HMRC's appeal from Court of Session
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DAC Beachcroft makes double Glasgow partner hire
Alan Eadie and Lynne Cardow join from BTO
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Fee rises and more cases raise legal aid bill by 14%
SLAB annual report records £135m total spend in 2022-23
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Commission to study Highlands human rights experience
Visits to hear economic, social, cultural issues in Highlands and Islands
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High summary trial demand affecting SCTS recovery plan
Level of outstanding trials slowing progress: comment on monthly figures
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August house price average still firm: RoS figures
Variations across country, but year-on-year average up 1.1%
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MSPs call for new agreement on how devolution works
Post-EU changes require new understanding between Governments: report
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Misconduct finding follows failure to hand file to SLCC
Solicitor censured and fined £1,500 when court action needed for compliance
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Views sought ahead of winter heating payment change
Ministers consult on pensioner benefit transfer to Social Security Scotland
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Lord Advocate's Reference No. 1 of 2023
Lord Advocate's Reference No. 1 of 2023
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Shoosmiths bolsters London team with two new partners
Shoosmiths adds to London team
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Survey seeks feedback on Buildings At Risk Register
Survey on Buildings At Risk Register
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Support for women leaving an abusive relationship
Pilot fund to provide financial help for women who leave an abusive relationship
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DWF increases its teams and achieves client wins in Scotland
DWF increases its team and achieves client wins in Scotland
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Lawscot Foundation appoints five new trustees
Appointees include former Foundation bursary recipient
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Appeal allowed for directions beyond prior submissions
Miscarriage of justice where judge raised matter not founded on in speeches