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Government FAI Bill should be vehicle for progress, MSPs say
Justice Committee backs member's bill but calls for joint work
Supreme Court rejects rights challenge to English "no win no fee" regime
Majority accept pre-2013 rules as proportionate and for legitimate aim
Civil action numbers steady, latest figures show
2013-14 totals similar to previous year
Compromised small claim leaves defender facing expenses
Statute gives no discretion after first hearing, sheriff principal rules
Two Scottish court officer firms join national group
Scott + Co and AA Hutton become part of Marston Holdings
Friday deadline for booking first SCJC information event
Updating seminar to be held in early July
Serious concerns voiced over legal aid in new court set-up
Society "disappointed and frustrated" that ministers ignored submissions
Family actions practice note for Lothian & Borders
Guidance covers numerous aspects of family and civil partnership actions
SCJC annual report details preparation for court changes
Rules preparation and review among main projects undertaken
Interim interdict recall means order was wrongful, judge rules
Rule not limited to where examination of facts has taken place
Faculty queries summary sheriffs holding FAIs
Evidence points out conflict with proposed specialisms
Society supports unrestricted civil legal aid in revised paper
New proposals call for exploring of single grant system
Supreme Court offers video archive of hearings
Past year's proceedings available to view
Damages based agreements must be fully regulated: Faculty
Response calls for claims management companies to come within controls
Judges refuse request for barrister to lead in VAT appeal
Court "does not have power" to grant one-off rights of audience
Commercial court seminar seeks to promote dialogue
Interested parties invited to register for summer event
Faculty backs specialist environmental tribunal
Submission calls for link with proposed Energy & Natural Resources Court
Court quashes social workers' contempt findings over suspended contact
Sheriff's decision not justified where actions taken in children's interests
Call for evidence issued on FAIs bill
Justice Committee tasked with considering reforms
Factor's registered notice did not prevent time bar: Inner House
Court also rules that services claim prescribes after five years
Fatal accident inquiry bill published
Proposals implement remaining Cullen review recommendations
Court reporting restrictions rules about to change
Media given right to be heard before any order made
Inflation-plus rises proposed for court fees
Ministers seek to maintain proportion of costs covered
English small claims should be settled online, report claims
Susskind spells out proposals to Civil Justice Council