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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

Registers' new Glasgow office given official opening at 400th anniversary

29th June 2017 | government-administration
Minister hails success to date of new facilities
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