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Leading figures welcome Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers’ Association

6th July 2017
Lord Advocate, Society President, Dean of Faculty speak at launch

Rangers loses employment benefit trusts tax appeal

5th July 2017 | tax
Supreme Court upholds ruling that payments liable to PAYE and NICs

After 349 years, RFPG has first woman Dean

5th July 2017 | careers
Nicola Irvine elected to lead ancient Glasgow faculty

Senior solicitor promotions at Gibson Kerr

5th July 2017 | careers
Hazel McLauchlan and Stuart Millar recognised in Edinburgh office

Shelter Scotland appoints principal solicitor

5th July 2017 | careers
Fiona McPhail to lead charity's legal team

Solicitor advocates and overseas members invited to apply for Council

4th July 2017 | law society of scotland
Nominations open next week for two new co-opted members

Proposed member's bill would extend free personal care to under-65s

4th July 2017
Consultation runs as ministers undertake feasibility study

Pinsent Masons reports further growth in 2016-17

4th July 2017 | practice management
Unaudited results show 11% turnover rise

Miller Hendry takes on staff from closed Crieff firm

4th July 2017 | careers , practice management
David Smart and Liz Dawson join from Graham & Finlayson

Coulters expands in wake of strong results

4th July 2017 | practice management
Additions to sales team and new office hub for property firm

Society announces new board appointments

3rd July 2017 | law society of scotland
Solicitors Amanda Millar and Ken Dalling join top Council group

Sharing intimate images offence comes into force

3rd July 2017 | criminal law
Five year maximum penalty for disclosing without consent

Social Security Bill goes out to public views

3rd July 2017 | welfare/benefits
Holyrood committee issues call for evidence

Growth follows record year at road traffic specialist firm

3rd July 2017 | careers
Appointments and promotion at Road Traffic Accident Law Scotland

Private client partner promotion at Lindsays

3rd July 2017 | careers
Peter Murrin advanced in Glasgow office

Cloch Solicitors makes associate promotion

3rd July 2017 | careers
Sheona Burrow recognised at boutique firm

Offensive Behaviour Repeal Bill goes out to views

30th June 2017 | criminal law
Justice Committee calls for evidence on member's bill

Courts gain new powers over trafficking and exploitation offenders

30th June 2017 | criminal law
"TEPOs" can impose restrictions on those convicted

Lord President holds out against declaring of judicial interests

30th June 2017 | civil litigation , government-administration
Register would deter applicants and spur the aggrieved, Carloway tells MSPs

Supreme Court annual report highlights effect of Brexit appeal

30th June 2017 | civil litigation
"Truly exceptional" case "underlined court's place in the constitution"

Ministers consult on pre-recording child witness evidence

30th June 2017 | criminal law
Aim to prevent children having to appear in criminal trials

Crerar adds to public service roles

29th June 2017 | careers
New business posts as HIE appointment renewed

Ministers set out priorities for planning reform

29th June 2017 | planning/environment
Position statement follows responses to recent consultation

Revenue up but profits down at Gillespie Macandrew

29th June 2017 | practice management
Firm satisfied with figures as investments reduce bottom line
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