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Charging conduct without evidence was oppression, judge rules
Indictment deserted simpliciter for “indefensible” conduct
Former judges criticise UK's "too slow" response to migrant crisis
300 senior lawyers sign open letter for higher refugee intake
Registers goes live on Keeper-induced registration consulting
Proposal to use new powers on larger housing developments
Change at the top at MBM Commercial
Stuart Hendry to succeed Sandy Finlayson as senior partner
SYLA announces two more events
Refugee seminar and Criminal Day Conference coming in next few weeks
Call for views on Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill
Finance Committee invites comments on departures from recommendations
"Appropriate adults": ministers seek views on role in court
One week to run on "high level" consultation
Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm Bill published
Jury directions to be prescribed to improve understanding
Society renews call for changes as Smoking in Cars Bill comes to debate
Driver should be liable, but with statutory defence
Bill published for Scots private rented sector
New style tenancy and grounds for repossession to become law
Wright Johnston & Mackenzie acquires Inverness practice
Merger with MacArthur & Co strengthens Highland presence
Lord Hope to help establish Abu Dhabi Global Market Court
Gulf state committed to enhancing international financial centre status
Eight promoted to associate at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Corporate, dispute resolution, finance and real estate teams benefit
No data "safe harbour" in USA, EU court rules
Transfer of Facebook data could be suspended for lack of privacy
EU court rejects French prisoner voting ban challenge
EU Charter applies, but five year sentence rule not disproportionate
SLCC welcomes latest decision on test for leave to appeal
Williams criteria upheld despite doubts in earlier decision
Young Professionals in Construction draws crowd for first meeting
More than 100 lawyers, contractors and others gather to network
Inksters moves into Angus with Forfar office
Two from Bowmans join as firm opens in town
RBS solicitor wins In-house Rising Star Award
Leigh Kirkpatrick declared winner at conference reception
Pinsent Masons wins Europe innovation award
Further IT recognition for Glasgow-based Cerico business
Family law addition for Digby Brown
Roger Mackenzie joins to develop adoption and other work
Positive outlook for midsize to large firms, accountants' review finds
Property and corporate work underpinning recent growth
Human Trafficking Bill passes final stage
Unopposed final vote for anti-exploitation measure
Survivors condemn continuing delays as child abuse inquiry opens
No panel members yet appointed to assist chair