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Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic

13th November 2020 | criminal law , family-child law
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases

SCTS procurement team wins ‘highly commended’ prize

13th November 2020 | careers
Success at virtual GO Awards Scotland ceremony

Allan Argue launches his own practice

13th November 2020 | careers , employment
Firm focuses on personal injury claims and employment law

Burness Paull promotes funds partner

12th November 2020 | careers
Ruaridh Cole recognised for role in team's success

IBA stages two open-access Scottish focused events

12th November 2020 | dispute resolution | Alternative dispute resolution
First Minister interview, and dispute resolution panel session, on tomorrow

Legal firms compete for social mobility ranking

12th November 2020 | employment , practice management
Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 shows 28 legal concerns in top 75

Associate appointment at Turriff firm

12th November 2020 | careers
Catherine Bury joins from Ledingham Chalmers

Practice note confirms summary case reduction scheme

11th November 2020 | criminal law | Criminal court work
South Strathclyde pilot becomes official across Scotland from 1 December

DWF launches scheme for aspiring BAME solicitors

11th November 2020
Week long paid placement will give work experience to six

Scottish Barony Register custodian to hand over duties

11th November 2020 | careers , property (non-commercial)
Alastair Shepherd to succeed Alastair Rennie from 1 December

Litigation partner hire for BTO

10th November 2020 | careers
Stephen Humphreys joins from Shepherd & Wedderburn

House of Lords welcomes new Advocate General

10th November 2020 | careers
Lord Stewart of Dirleton QC takes title from home village

WJM acquires J Gibson Associates

10th November 2020 | practice management , careers
Founder Jeff Gibson preparing to step down

MSPs seek views on new Domestic Abuse Bill

10th November 2020 | criminal law , family-child law
Stage 1 opens on measure to enable new temporary orders

Simpson & Marwick hires director after Aberdeins move

9th November 2020 | careers
Jill Andrew joins from Shoosmiths

Family situation supported stepdaughter's rape account

9th November 2020 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Combination of circumstances permitted inference of no consent

Homeowner incentives for energy efficiency extended

9th November 2020 | property (non-commercial) | Environment (Business Premises)
Cashback offer on renewable heating and energy efficiency loans

Brexit need not affect professional regulation: Faculty

9th November 2020 | professional regulation
Response to BEIS counters suggestion of UK-wide approach

Minister welcomes defamation bill progress

6th November 2020 | civil litigation , government-administration
Plans pass stage one at Holyrood

Law to protect children comes into force

6th November 2020 | family-child law
Legislation aims to prevent physical punishment

Inverness Justice Centre wins award

6th November 2020 | Construction
Builder is honoured for construction of site

Anderson Strathern top firm in Scottish Legal Awards

5th November 2020
Eighteen awards presented in virtual celebration

Gibson Kerr adds five to Edinburgh teams

5th November 2020 | careers , practice management
Firm plans expansion on back of continued growth

Scots judicial retirement age could rise: consultation

3rd November 2020 | careers
Ministers consult in line with other UK jurisdictions on rise to 72 or 75
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