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OPG consults on new POA amendment policy
New deed would be required for alterations requiring fresh certificate
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NHBC loses post-dissolution claim against partnership
Indemnity obligation did not arise before firm ceased to exist
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Lawscot Foundation applications open for 2023 awards
Package offered to intending students from less advantaged backgrounds
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Mini-devils respond positively to Faculty programme
Student feedback welcomes taster chance of career at bar
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Judges value their position; Government doesn't: survey
Report paints picture of judicial attitudes in 2022
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Lady Wise to preside over Scottish Tribunals
Judge to succeed Lord Woolman on his retirement
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Balfour+Manson names new Private Client head
Graeme Thomson takes over role from Shona Brown
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Tumbling Lassie Ball returns in October
Anti-slavery fundraising event returns to Prestonfield House
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Five in Scotland among 25 new Pinsent Masons partners
Promotions bring firm's global total to 480
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Promotions round at Ledingham Chalmers as two retire
Craig Pike becomes head of Private Client as Douglas Watson retires
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SYLA publishes traineeship survey results
Most report good training, but views mixed over hybrid working
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Private client partner heads six Lindsays promotions
Alison McKay advanced along with director and four associates
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Aberdeen students win again in negotiation contest
Law students will represent Scotland at international final
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Lawyer warns of data breach risk from ChatGPT
Entering confidential information could lead to unintended disclosure
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Call for views opens on Wildlife Management Bill
MSPs seek evidence on grouse moor licensing, use of traps and more
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Law firm gunnercooke expands in Scotland
Katy Wedderburn and Alex Innes join business
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Turcan Connell promotes 23 members of staff
Legal professionals awarded new senior roles
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Blackadders names Neil Robb as Commercial Property head
Partner takes on role succeeding Emma Gray
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Commission calls for action on new human rights plan
Plea to new Government to prioritise measures to improve standards
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BTO agrees sponsorship deal with Fertility Network UK
Law firm enters exclusive alliance for Scotland
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SLCC confirms proposed levy rise
Budget laid before Holyrood implements 9% increase
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Commissions call for "new pathway" in surrogacy reforms
Joint report sets out conditions for securing parental rights from birth
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Faculty launches 2023 World IP Day conference
Bookings open for free event on Friday 21 April
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Thorntons takes on seven after traineeships
NQ roles taken up in five Dundee and Edinburgh teams