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Targeted court fee rises confirmed in new order

11th November 2016 | civil litigation
Breakeven fees to apply from 28 November

Ministers announce Scottish Land Commission members

11th November 2016 | careers
Six appointments subject to parliamentary approval

Woman loses benefit repayment appeal despite "gay" housemate claim

11th November 2016 | welfare/benefits
Tribunal entitled to look at whole evidence in deciding "couple" question

AiB seeking views on further insolvency rules changes

11th November 2016 | corporate , insolvency
Informal consultation on corporate and personal insolvency amendments

DWF announces partner and director promotions in Scottish offices

11th November 2016 | careers
Real estate and corporate lawyers advanced

Private client promotions at Anderson Strathern

11th November 2016 | careers
Five advance as part of continuing team growth

Online platform for simple procedure delayed to new year

10th November 2016 | civil litigation , information technology
SCTS wants more time for user and security tests

Dewar debating tournament kicks off new season

10th November 2016 | education-training , law society of scotland
First round motion proposes ban on referendums

Honorary degree for Dundee graduate Joyce Cullen

10th November 2016
Brodies' former chairman recognised as outstanding alumna

Faculty keen on new third party rights law

10th November 2016
Response offers "enthusiastic support" for law reform bill

Consolidate hate crime legislation, Society argues

9th November 2016 | criminal law , law society of scotland
Single Act would assist clarity and MSP scrutiny

Bedroom tax can infringe human rights, Supreme Court rules

9th November 2016 | human rights , welfare/benefits
Disability discrimination claims succeed; sanctuary scheme claimant fails

SLCC launches complaint-handling guide for new lawyers

9th November 2016
Separate training advice for client relations managers

Human Rights Commission running survey on business issues

9th November 2016 | human rights
Actions proposed to support United Nations principles

Dates confirmed for Supreme Court article 50 hearing

8th November 2016 | government-administration
All 11 Justices to sit from 5-8 December

Scottish Government seeking to intervene in article 50 appeal

8th November 2016 | government-administration
Lord Advocate to apply to Supreme Court for permission

Beneficiaries' claim not time barred despite deed of variation

8th November 2016 | executries
Deed to which legatees not party did not affect rights

Justice Committee visits Hamilton as part of COPFS inquiry

8th November 2016 | criminal law
Defence solicitors among those to meet MSPs

Faculty embarks on Quality Assurance Programme

7th November 2016 | professional regulation
Assessments of practising counsel aimed at upholding public confidence

Scottish legal bodies unite to defend judicial independence

7th November 2016 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
Society-Faculty joint statement follows article 50 case fallout

Health and safety sentencing guideline relevant in Scotland: appeal court

7th November 2016 | criminal law
£1.2m fine imposed for serious power station incident

Dorrian sets out vision for 21st century court

7th November 2016 | civil litigation , criminal law
System must continue to adapt, Lord Justice Clerk tells SYLA

Harper Macleod promotes two to partner

7th November 2016 | careers
Stephen Chan and Alexis Miller make top rank

Ministers rule out new power to search young for alcohol - for now

4th November 2016 | criminal law
"Not enough evidence" to support new law, but will be further review
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