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Insurers call for action against private land motor insurance ruling

28th August 2017 | europe
European decision unnecessary, unworkable and unfair, ABI claims

Animal charity calls for tougher penalties for abuse

28th August 2017
Holyrood should raise "alarmingly low" maximum penalties

Society calls for recogniton and enforcement of UK and EU citizens' rights

25th August 2017 | europe , law society of scotland
'Just, fair and practical' agreements are required

Faculty of Advocates praises Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill

25th August 2017
Consultation response notes a 'well-structured and detailed' draft

Advice recommended for EU trade mark owners

24th August 2017 | europe
'Almost certain' EU trade marks will be replicated to UK register

Support for Aamer Anwar following Barcelona attack

24th August 2017 | law society of scotland
Solicitor receives backing from Law Society of Scotland

UK government rejects direct jurisdiction of ECJ

23rd August 2017 | europe
Critics say European judges will have some role post-Brexit

Law Society of Scotland publishes ‘Who is your client?’ advice for in-house lawyers

23rd August 2017 | law society of scotland
New guidelines provide help for in-house solicitors

UK sets out Brexit cross-border plan

23rd August 2017
Positioning paper on disputes calls for close cooperation

Sheldon appointed to Scottish Legal Aid Board

22nd August 2017
New Faculty Member brings wide experience to role

Stronachs appoint Taylor

22nd August 2017
Tax Manager joins from Burness Paull

Burness Paull reports 'steady' results

22nd August 2017
Turnover shows slight increase but profits are down

Anwar receives hate mail after Barcelona attack

21st August 2017
Scots lawyer's social media abuse follows TV appearance

Five promoted at Law at Work

21st August 2017
New positions follow 'period of significant' investment

Society provides evidence on Offensive Behaviour bill

21st August 2017 | law society of scotland
Doubts expressed over Act's success in tackling sectarianism

Party can appeal failure to impose contempt penalty, judges rule

18th August 2017 | civil litigation
"Continuing locus" to bring matter to attention of appeal court

Judges welcome Civil Litigation Costs Bill, subject to comments

17th August 2017 | civil litigation
Response focuses on auditor's remuneration and group proceedings

Public Guardian acts to calm power of attorney worries

17th August 2017 | mental health-adult incapacity
Statement follows broadcast remarks by Court of Protection judge

Revised "named persons" bill still needs improvement, Faculty believes

17th August 2017 | family-child law , human rights
Information sharing measure does not fully address Supreme Court comments

Sheriff refuses trustee reappointment as only professionals would benefit

16th August 2017 | insolvency
Multiplepoinding held a better way to settle right to new funds

Civil Litigation Bill may fall short of aims, Faculty warns

16th August 2017 | civil litigation
Evidence submission calls for regulation of claims management companies

MSP proposes end to 'period poverty'

15th August 2017 | welfare/benefits
Views sought on idea to provide free sanitary products

Judicial complaints reviewer appointed

14th August 2017
Former deputy chief constable of Tayside takes on role

Jurors offered information video to help them prepare

11th August 2017 | criminal law
SCTS adds to range of guides to jury service
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