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Discount rate needs more regular review, Faculty argues

22nd May 2017 | reparation
"Real injustice" from recent "massive" change, says consultation response

Child poverty targets should be strengthened, MSPs believe

22nd May 2017 | family-child law , government-administration , welfare/benefits
Committee's stage 1 report says timescales "too distant"

MSPs rail against "destitution" under UK's asylum system

22nd May 2017 | immigration
Report calls for strategy to tackle exploitation and ill health

Society Council election results announced

19th May 2017 | law society of scotland
New faces returned in all constituencies

Brexit vote a factor as Anderson Strathern figures dip

19th May 2017 | practice management
"Poor" final quarter to year ending August 2016

Further full bench hearing ordered on challenge to warrant evidence

19th May 2017 | criminal law
High Court to address confusion over sheriff's powers

Employment lawyer rejoins HBJ Gateley

18th May 2017 | careers
David Hughes returns from Clyde & Co

Public figures back Society/The Glass Network workplace equality launch

18th May 2017 | employment
LGBT+ campaign sets out key principles for employers

BLM names two to take business forward

18th May 2017 | careers
Karen Dance and Gillian Rushbury given new responsibilities

Circus animals bill given its call for evidence

18th May 2017
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny

Mentoring focus to continue as way to tackle reoffending

18th May 2017 | criminal law
Further funding for four one-to-one projects

EU court ruling clarifies Brexit trade negotiating powers

17th May 2017 | europe
Singapore agreement needs only limited member state approval

MSPs want to see "more ambitious" school transport seat belts bill

17th May 2017 | criminal law
Report calls for extension to cover excursions, and compulsory wearing

Longest ever trial concludes with two guilty of fraud

17th May 2017 | criminal law
320 days of evidence led over couple's property dealings

Appeal judges overturn ruling against offshore wind farms

17th May 2017 | planning/environment
Ministers and developers win appeal in action brought by RSPB

Election delays arrest and detention reforms – and legal aid tussle

16th May 2017 | criminal law
Westminster order needed for cross-border provisions

Annulling gratuitous alienations no breach of human rights, judge rules

16th May 2017 | human rights , insolvency
Lack of discretion in court did not make provision disproportionate

Chair named for Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland

16th May 2017 | careers
Nicola Gordon takes up lay chairing role

Full bench to consider jury directions on video evidence

15th May 2017 | criminal law
Appeal court agrees law needs clarified as use increases

Legal Spark in crowdfunding appeal for "rape clause" challenge

15th May 2017 | welfare/benefits
Law centre seeks means to take advice on court case

SLCC launches updated Family Law Consumer Guide

15th May 2017 | client relations , family-child law
New edition offers tips based on real complaints

Holyrood committee backs Third Party Rights Bill

15th May 2017
Stage 1 report supports general principles

Further alcohol control provisions in force today

15th May 2017 | licensing
Measures target underage drinking in public, and add new licensing test

IT company solicitor is In-house Rising Star

12th May 2017 | law society of scotland
2017 award winner named at annual conference
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