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30 Apr 07
London partner to chair MMS as Walker steps down
Maclay Murray & Spens and Shepherd & Wedderburn announce London expansion
30 Apr 07
Bell & Scott partner promotion
Dawn Henderson made up from associate in commercial property firm
27 Apr 07
Rape conviction referred back to High Court
Alleged failure to disclose information may have led to miscarriage of justice
26 Apr 07
BTO promotes three
Brechin Tindal Oatts appointments "enhance pool of legal talent"
25 Apr 07
Associate to partner moves at Harper Macleod
Promotions for five who all started at firm
25 Apr 07
"Bruce Lee" label ruled not racist
But diner guilty by saying he had more right to be in this country than restaurateur
25 Apr 07
Major lecture series kicks off in Aberdeen
Lord Rodger of Earlsferry principal speaker at inaugural Jean Clark Lectures
25 Apr 07
PCC sees record number of privacy complaints
Press complaints annual report highlights behind the scenes work to resolve disputes
24 Apr 07
Court portraits sentenced to public shame
Drug-dealing Victorian landowners to be removed from Dingwall Sheriff Court
23 Apr 07
Devolved advocates' sets open this week
Compass and Axiom open as two new devolved operations within Faculty Services Ltd
23 Apr 07
Harpers' growth exceeds expectations
Harper Macleod's turnover for year to March up 17.3%
23 Apr 07
Changes ahead for McClure Naismith
Alan Thomson becomes senior partner as Kenneth Chrystie steps down after eight years
20 Apr 07
McGrigors announces interim results
Turnover increase of 25% compared to same period last year
20 Apr 07
Partner promotions for D&W
Total number of UK partners for firm now exceeds 80
20 Apr 07
Case against fiscal depute dropped
Dundee fiscal resigns following investigation into dropping of case
20 Apr 07
IP protection important to Scottish businesses
Maclay Murray & Spens survey finds companies want more efficient procedures
19 Apr 07
Dundee Sheriff Court throws open its doors
Local fiscals, police officers and social workers join together for open day event
19 Apr 07
Promotions for four at Aberdeen firm
Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace announces career moves
19 Apr 07
OFT aims to help competition victims
Consultation seeks views on private actions by those who lose out from illegal practices
18 Apr 07
Group head appointment for HBJ Gateley Wareing
Paul Minto to lead public sector group in Scotland
18 Apr 07
Aberdeen backs airgun byelaw ban
Councillor seeks ban after record number of shootings
18 Apr 07
North east expansion for MMS
Firm takes over corporate and property departments of Iain Smith and Co
17 Apr 07
Revenue offer tax disclosure carrot
Reduced 10% penalty on undeclared offshore income if taxpayers own up
16 Apr 07
Partner appointment for Fife firm
Step up for Fiona Waters at Young & Partners
16 Apr 07
West expansion for Anderson Strathern
New Glasgow office reflects firm's plans to go Scotland-wide
16 Apr 07
Law firms wants compensation payments equalised
Thompsons highlight limited bereavement rights in England & Wales compared to Scotland
16 Apr 07
Private client partner for Fyfe Ireland
Fiona Hutchison joins from Archibald Campbell & Harley
13 Apr 07
Fertility treatment could face legal ban
New technique for creating sperm cells faces possible conflict with White Paper ban
12 Apr 07
Care needed over ethics of healthcare database use
Conference warned of need to avoid damaging public confidence over commercial use of healthcare data
11 Apr 07
Woman loses embryos case
Court's decision leaves infertile woman distraught
10 Apr 07
Career moves round-up
New partners and associates at four firms
10 Apr 07
Jury research needed, says QC
Work should be done to find out why conviction rates for rape crimes are so low
6 Apr 07
Clancy gives voice to IBA
The Society's Michael Clancy has been appointed to posts within the International Bar Association
6 Apr 07
Engaging tomorrow's lawyers today
The Society is strengthening its links with new lawyers to encourage their input into future planning
6 Apr 07
EOC supports pregnancy advice
Equal Opportunities Commission Scotland is urging solicitors to advise small and medium enterprises to take a more flexible approach to pregnant employees
6 Apr 07
New lawyers TANQ up in Glasgow
Introducing the Trainees and Newly Qualified Solicitors Society (TANQ) of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow
6 Apr 07
Court proposes procedure under Mesothelioma Bill
First case on newly passed right to damages measure
6 Apr 07
Mixed views at outcome of Aids infection case
Charities unhappy at prosecution and nine year sentence, but Victim Support differs
6 Apr 07
Public sector takes up new duty
Gender Equality Duty aimed at promoting better pay and conditions for women
5 Apr 07
Air passengers must be compensated, warns EU
Six month deadline for measures to make up for delays and cancellations
4 Apr 07
Partner appointment at WJM
Steven Docherty promoted in commercial dispute resolution team
4 Apr 07
Ten promotions at Maclays
Partnership for Vass and nine new associates
4 Apr 07
HBJ Gateley Wareing sets up public services group
New integrated service aims at interaction of public and privatge sectors
3 Apr 07
Views sought on legality of child porn images
Joint consultation aimed at tightening law around computer-generated images
3 Apr 07
Turcan Connell promotions
Enhanced status for 17 solicitors at private client firm
2 Apr 07
Bank charge reclaim advice for free
Advisers warn against paying percentage fees in recovery claims
2 Apr 07
Insolvency success for young lawyer
Dundas & Wilson 28-year-old is youngest to pass licence exams
2 Apr 07
Two more partners for Brechin Tindal Oatts
Promotion for Nicholas McBride and David Hoey
2 Apr 07
No more legal aid for Hamilton firm
Paul McGowan & Co removed from SLAB list of providers following compliance audit
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