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Harper Macleod partner hire adds to public law weight

15th June 2023 | careers
Fiona Killen joins from Burness Paull

Circular Economy Bill aims to crackdown on waste

15th June 2023 | planning/environment | Environment , Local government
Strategy will place new duties on businesses and individuals

Edinburgh charges most for divorce advice, survey finds

14th June 2023 | family-child law | Family and divorce
Quotes from 50 UK cities place Scottish capital highest

OPG to discontinue red seal certificate of registration

14th June 2023 | mental health-adult incapacity
Crest watermark certificate to be sole type to reduce confusion

Franco-British Lawyers Society resumes CJEU visits

14th June 2023 | europe
Invitation issued to join Luxembourg trip on 3-4 July

Concerns but stage 1 report backs Child Justice Bill

14th June 2023 | family-child law , criminal law | Children , Criminal legal aid
MSPs call for resources and proper extension of hearing referrals to age 18

SCTS offers feedback session on new portal

13th June 2023 | civil litigation | Civil court work
Users invited to share experience with updated Civil Online

Digital system launched for crofting applications

13th June 2023 | agriculture-crofting
Commission promotes advantages of online submission

Five promotions across three offices at WJM

13th June 2023 | careers
Senior associate and two associates head those recognised

Clydebank school wins COPFS public speaking contest

13th June 2023 | education-training
St Peter the Apostle team take trophy in Parliament House final

Academics propose anti-"ghostbot" clauses for wills

12th June 2023 | information technology , executries | IT and intellectual property
Paper suggests ways to prevent digital reincarnations after death

Director promotion at Eden Legal

12th June 2023 | careers
Anneli Spence recognised in rural land and business firm

Three partners head 13 Digby Brown promotions

12th June 2023
Catriona Headley, Ashley Sturrock and Gary Ross head those recognised

PI discount rate factors: views sought ahead of review

12th June 2023 | reparation | Personal injury
Ministers invite submissions ahead of 2024 review of PI discount rate

Member bill for Employment Injuries Council begins life

12th June 2023 | welfare/benefits , employment | Benefit advice , Health and safety
Advisory body will help devise appropriate benefit regime

Four promoted to partner at Thorntons

9th June 2023 | careers
New partners include three who began as trainees at the firm

Solicitor appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council

9th June 2023 | careers
Joanne McMillan to serve five year term

Report highlights community sentencing resource needs

9th June 2023 | criminal law | Criminal legal aid
Sentencing Council report highlights views at discussion event

New rules confirm remote and in-person court hearings

8th June 2023 | civil litigation | Civil court work
Most procedural business to be virtual, but default position can be changed

Bill introduced to improve police ethics and standards

7th June 2023 | criminal law
Measure would implement most recommendations of Angiolini report

Angiolini appointed Lord Clerk Register of Scotland

7th June 2023 | careers
First woman to be appointed to oldest remaining great office of state

Burges Salmon appoints financial services director

5th June 2023 | careers
Investment funds expert Jennifer Mellor joins from Brodies

Views invited on enforcing new parking offences

5th June 2023
£100 penalty notice proposed for pavement and other inconsiderate parking

Stephanie Carr joins Thorntons as partner

2nd June 2023 | careers
Glasgow based insolvency law specialist moves from Blackadders
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