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MacRoberts appoints new legal director

13th February 2018
Mahon joins corporate team

Call for views on Crown Estate Bill

13th February 2018
Holyrood committee wants to hear from public and stakeholder groups

Scots need Finnish scheme to tackle homelessness, MSPs report

12th February 2018 | Housing
Call for permanent, not temporary housing, with further support

Ministers consult on LBTT first-time buyer relief

12th February 2018 | property (non-commercial) , tax
Details of working of scheme go out to views

Domestic assault conviction upheld despite complainer's denial

12th February 2018 | criminal law
Combined evidence of neighbours proved offence and identity

Legislative muddle resolved in favour of citizenship applicant

9th February 2018 | government-administration , immigration
Amendments read as correcting historic gender discrimination

New material admissible on health and safety notice appeal: Supreme Court

9th February 2018 | employment
Judges uphold Court of Session decision to quash notice

Sheridan named as new TLT Scottish head

9th February 2018 | careers
Disputes partner succeeds Tom McEntegart

Ministers' Prescription Bill adopts SLC proposals

9th February 2018 | civil litigation
Latent damage test to be redefined, among other reforms

Faculty promotes equality with Fair Instructions Policy

8th February 2018
Each stable to monitor instructions with equality and diversity officer

Workplace Equality Fund opens to applications

8th February 2018 | employment
Grants available to employers across many sectors

Commission project aims to have authorities budgeting for human rights

7th February 2018 | government-administration , human rights
EU money will support delivery of "masterclass"

Thorntons reports 2016-17 growth on the back of investment

7th February 2018 | practice management
Turnover up 4.5%; profits jump 18%

Miller Hendry makes six appointments and promotions

7th February 2018 | careers
Two senior associates lead private client and conveyancing moves

Judge refuses permission for judicial review on article 50 withdrawal

6th February 2018 | europe , government-administration
Legality of withdrawal notice held not a factor in Government policy

Community payback orders bringing results, figures show

6th February 2018 | criminal law
Completion rates vary, but better than former community service

Clark Foundation invites applications for this year's awards

6th February 2018 | education-training | Charities
Students and practitioners welcome to apply for grants and scholarships

Society opens committee recruitment round

5th February 2018 | law society of scotland
Four convener posts among vacancies on 15 committees

BTO announces 10 associate promotions

5th February 2018 | careers
Insurers' Representation team accounts for seven

Incapacity Act reform proposals go out to views

5th February 2018 | mental health-adult incapacity
Ministers seek to restore Scots law's leading position

Society launches Lawscot Foundation case study video

5th February 2018 | law society of scotland
Young carer who became law student tells his story

Ministers given too much power by EU Withdrawal Bill, peers report

2nd February 2018 | europe , government-administration
Committee calls for more effective parliamentary scrutiny

Home Office rejects call to regulate Sharia councils

2nd February 2018 | family-child law
Islamic specialist's report calls for councils to operate within the law

Domestic Abuse Bill passes final Holyrood stage

2nd February 2018 | criminal law
Cross-party backing for new offence, though definition doubts remain
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