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New disability group issues invitation to first meeting

28th February 2023 | careers
Disabling Barriers Scotland welcomes all with a disability in legal sector

Balfour+Manson names Scott Foster as COO

27th February 2023 | careers , practice management
Management consultant and former banker takes on new role with firm

McGarry trial fair despite social media: Appeal Court

27th February 2023 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Former MP fails in appeal against embezzlement conviction

Two SCCRC members reappointed

27th February 2023 | careers
Laura Reilly and Dr Alex Quinn to serve further four year term

Two new partners join Thorntons

24th February 2023 | careers , commercial property
Firm strengthens commercial real estate team

SCTS provides update on clearing trials backlogs

23rd February 2023 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Resources being switched from summary to solemn cases

Covid Inquiries agree co-operation practice

23rd February 2023 | Health
Scottish and UK Inquiries sign memorandum of understanding

Three join Scottish Civil Justice Council

23rd February 2023 | civil litigation | Civil court work
Two solicitors and a sheriff join rule-making body

News Corp loses appeal over VAT on digital editions

22nd February 2023 | tax , europe | Corporate tax
"Newspapers" had to be construed as print only, prior to exemption: UKSC

MSPs voice serious concerns over Retained EU Law Bill

22nd February 2023 | government-administration , europe | EU / international
Majority highlight strain on legislative processes as well as effects

Review report commends Scots diversion from prosecution

21st February 2023 | criminal law | Criminal legal aid
Joint exercise calls for greater awareness and consistency in use

Liquidation did not frustrate contract: Inner House

21st February 2023 | insolvency , corporate , dispute resolution
Court orders payment based on settlement agreement

Remote driving law advice released by Law Commission

20th February 2023 | Road traffic
Proposals cover vehicles controlled by distant operator

Lord Duthie installed as Chair of the Scottish Land Court

17th February 2023
KC tells of 'great honour' as he takes up role

Land Commission consults on natural capital investment

16th February 2023 | property (non-commercial) , planning/environment | Agriculture and estates , Environment (Business Premises)
Paper explores how communities can benefit from moves towards net zero

Professional misconduct ruling on Brian McConnachie KC

15th February 2023 | professional regulation
WhatsApp posts constituted "serious departure from professional standards"

December house prices show steady annual growth

15th February 2023 | property (non-commercial)
Scottish average 5.7% higher than in December 2021

Appeal Court condemns adjournments of child's case

14th February 2023 | Criminal court work
Crown and court criticised for failure to follow prescribed procedure

Faculty opens "mini-devilling" taster programme

14th February 2023 | education-training
Diploma students given glimpse of life at the bar

“Nil limit” decision on Edinburgh sex venues annulled

13th February 2023 | licensing | Local government
Council wrongly advised that discretion remained to grant licence

Abertay project seeks to detect online “romance fraud”

13th February 2023 | criminal law , information technology | Criminal legal aid , IT and intellectual property
Tool being developed to spot scammers using dating platforms

MSPs query criminal justice social work future in NCS

13th February 2023 | criminal law , government-administration | Criminal legal aid
Stage 1 report raises fresh concerns over lack of detail in bill

Journal magazine seeks successor editor

13th February 2023 | careers
Deputy editor sought to step up as Peter Nicholson retires

Order relaxes planning controls to help business growth

13th February 2023 | planning/environment | Planning (Business Premises)
Controls eased for pavement cafes, car charging points and changes of use
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