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Call for views as children's rights action plan takes shape

9th July 2018 | family-child law , human rights
Consultation opens on Children and Young People Act scheme

Shepherd & Wedderburn marks 250th birthday with best results

6th July 2018 | practice management
Revenue and profit both reach new highs in year to 30 April

Backing from Society for Government's "Consumer Scotland" plan

6th July 2018 | consumer
Claim that gap exists from lack of single consumer body

Review opens into investigations of mental health deaths

6th July 2018 | mental health-adult incapacity
Ministers invite people to contribute their experiences

Law Societies join other professionals in seeking post-Brexit rights

5th July 2018 | europe , law society of scotland
Joint letter to Prime Minister sets out needs to support service sector

Politicians to appeal ruling against Brexit question referral

5th July 2018
Judge grants protective expenses order to five parliamentarians

Should Scotland have its own consumer investigations body, ministers ask?

5th July 2018 | consumer , government-administration
Consultation opens on proposed Consumer Scotland to identify issues

Vulnerable Witnesses Bill goes out to views

4th July 2018 | criminal law
Justice Committee issues call for evidence ahead of stage 1

Lawyer warns of competition law risk from price setting software

4th July 2018 | consumer
Growing use of optimisation tools could bring price-fixing charge

Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures

4th July 2018 | planning/environment | Construction
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards

Householders succeed in claim for Japanese knotweed encroachment

3rd July 2018 | property (non-commercial) , reparation
Court of Appeal upholds decision against Network Rail

Survey and evidence open to public ahead of Transport Bill scrutiny

3rd July 2018
Bus services, parking and smart ticketing top MSPs' agenda

Simple Procedure Rules amended from end of this month

3rd July 2018 | civil litigation
Time to pay application among changes introduced

MSPs to run health check over dog control law

3rd July 2018
Views on effectiveness invited as part of post-legislative scrutiny

Additional first time buyer LBTT relief comes into force

2nd July 2018 | tax
£175,000 threshold applies to those buying first home

MSPs invite views on new Land Control Register rules

2nd July 2018 | property (non-commercial)
Committee inquiring into whether regulations fit for purpose

Faculty launches International Human Rights Award

2nd July 2018 | human rights
Scottish bar to honour those who stand up for rights overseas

Raeburn Christie acquires Ellon firm Winchesters

2nd July 2018 | careers , practice management
Douglas Winchester to become consultant as staff relocate

Glasgow trainee wins risk management Innovation Cup

29th June 2018 | law society of scotland , risk management
Risk tracker tool takes Law Society of Scotland prize

Faculty welcomes seven new advocates

29th June 2018 | careers
Most have some years' experience as solicitors

Human Rights Committee "shocked" by Windrush detention cases

29th June 2018 | human rights , immigration
MPs and peers condemn Home Office for wrongful treatment

Ledingham Chalmers acquires Gray & Connochie

28th June 2018 | practice management
Eleven staff move as Roy Adams retires

Call for views issued on proposed new organ donation law

28th June 2018
Holyrood committee also sets up online survey

Prescription (Scotland) Bill approved at stage 1

28th June 2018 | civil litigation
MSPs promise further debate on council tax and benefit recovery
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