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"Whole of governance" approach needed to Brexit bill, Society claims

14th July 2017 | europe , government-administration , law society of scotland
Concern over Henry VIII powers, and call for civic society to be involved

Millar & Bryce presents student conveyancing prizes

14th July 2017 | education-training
Dundee and Aberdeen graduates recognised for achievement

Website on shared parenting launched by FNF Scotland

14th July 2017 | family-child law
Case studies and other resources posted to help raise awareness

Sentencing Council posts new videos as learning tools

13th July 2017 | criminal law
Specimen case one of four new productions

Principal Brexit bill introduced to Parliament

13th July 2017 | europe , government-administration
Holyrood to have no new powers pending further agreement

Drone strikes a threat to global legal order, IBA warns

13th July 2017
Lack of effective legal oversight a serious concern

Commission opens draft Moveable Transactions Bill to comments

13th July 2017 | property (non-commercial)
Four weeks to send responses ahead of final report

Ministers consult on guidance on new common good provisions

13th July 2017 | property (non-commercial)
New duties on councils relate to registers, change of use and disposal

Equalities Act clause struck down as pensioner wins gay marriage appeal

12th July 2017 | europe | Pensions (Company)
Unlawful to discriminate in relation to pre-2005 service: Supreme Court

Discipline Tribunal penalises cashroom failings

12th July 2017 | professional regulation
Solicitor struck off and another subject to restrictions in separate cases

Aberdeen wins grant to carry out Brexit constitutional research

12th July 2017 | europe , government-administration
£2.5m award to carry out real time study

Society's Street Law shortlisted for another award

11th July 2017 | law society of scotland
Student programme named in inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards

Gig economy workers should have better rights, review argues

11th July 2017 | employment
Taylor report calls for "fair and decent" employment practices

Consultation paves way for new Climate Change Bill

11th July 2017 | planning/environment
Ministers planning stronger targets and better working of Act

Matheson launches new overarching justice strategy

11th July 2017 | criminal law , government-administration
Seven priorities to be supported by annual delivery plans

Court upholds viewing of all USB stick images on warrant search

10th July 2017 | criminal law
Sheriff's directions on possession of images also held adequate

Don't fall out: Commission's aim in dealing with contract breach

10th July 2017
Discussion paper seeks to keep parties working together

Ministers must act urgently on Brexit uncertainty: senior judge

10th July 2017 | europe
Lord Chief Justice says national interest demands end to delay

US murder charge Scot loses second human rights extradition challenge

10th July 2017 | criminal law , human rights
Strasbourg court stands by previous ruling despite subsequent case law

Nine advance in Thorntons promotions round

10th July 2017 | careers
Six progress to associate and three to senior solicitor

SLAB announces local meetings on draft criminal code and fees

7th July 2017 | criminal law
Series of eight begins on 18 July

Inquiry chair's action against ministers following resignation dismissed

7th July 2017 | human rights , licensing
No relevant averments of contract or human rights breach, judge holds

Ownership Effect Inquiry calls for written evidence

6th July 2017 | corporate
Submissions on employee ownership invited from businesses and individuals

Leading figures welcome Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers’ Association

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