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Scullion LAW appoints two new directors

16th August 2018 | careers
Buchanan and Scullion move up

Faculty of Advocates advises caution in changing Children (Scotland) Act

15th August 2018 | family-child law
Act said to be “generally clear, succinct and coherent”

Extra funding announced to prevent youth offending

15th August 2018
Additional £1.6m to be given to local auhtorities

Royal Mail receives £50m fine

14th August 2018
Regulator notes “anti-competitive discrimination against customers”

Scots solicitor appointed to the Single Financial Guidance Body

14th August 2018
Dailly will become non-executive director

Consultation opens for proposed cycling offences

14th August 2018
UK government puts forward legislation following review

Journal employment survey seeks experiences of personal attacks

13th August 2018 | law society of scotland
Society invites solicitors' accounts in response to Glasgow attack

New Human Rights Act challenge against Serco, Compass SNI Ltd and the Home Office

13th August 2018 | human rights , immigration
Govan Law Centre contends that untested principles are at stake

SLCC responds to price transparency consultation

13th August 2018 | law society of scotland
Commission’s recommendations include a standardised format

Burness Paull reports its ninth consecutive year of growth

13th August 2018
Figures show increase in turnover, profits and staff numbers

Ministers pledge extra funding to deal with sex offence cases

10th August 2018 | criminal law
£1.1m for prosecutors and courts to tackle extra caseload

SYLA kicks off new session with judges career event

10th August 2018
Serving members and JAB member to speak

Benefit offences Scottish investigations draft rules released

9th August 2018 | welfare/benefits
Ministers consult on how to ensure proportionality, and respect

Judges should be careful praising party litigant's opponents: Inner House

8th August 2018 | civil litigation
Imbalance of compliment and criticism can affect perception of fairness

Two weeks to go on SCJC family action consultation

8th August 2018 | family-child law
Views invited on proposals to improve case management

Inksters opens Aberdeen office with property lawyer

8th August 2018 | careers , practice management
Rory Cradock joins from Mortgage & Property Centre

Wernham to head CMS in Scotland

8th August 2018 | careers , practice management
Caryn Penley moves on to global position in firm

Entertainment contracts feature in BTO's 2018 Fringe show

7th August 2018
"A Guide for the Wannabe" aims to help first time artistes

Human Rights Act amendment would remedy contempt committal defects

7th August 2018 | human rights
Submissions invited on proposed remedial order

Law to clarify minimum alcohol pricing for wholesalers

7th August 2018 | licensing
Ministers consult on proposed exemption for trade sales

Scots partner takes on Dentons women's advancement role

7th August 2018 | careers , practice management
Amanda Jones given one of two development posts at global firm

"Stability" claimed for latest Balfour+Manson figures

7th August 2018 | practice management
Revenue up, profits static in year to October 2017

Belief in independence capable of protection: employment judge

6th August 2018 | employment
Councillor's constructive dismissal claim can go to full hearing

Oppressive for Crown to let complaint fall then try again: sheriff

6th August 2018 | criminal law
Accused entitled to expect court sanction for further action
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