News reel
31 May 12
Change of office bearers takes place following AGM
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31 May 12
AGM votes to reduce Council by around a quarter
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31 May 12
Partner and associate promotions for several staff
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31 May 12
Video courts would cut the number of prisoner transfers
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31 May 12
"Dysfunctional" practices in line for Competition Commission investigation
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31 May 12
Fourth European event explores ways to achieve amicable divorce
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30 May 12
Event will discuss how solicitors can respond to changes in legal services
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30 May 12
Dispute resolution scheme extended to individuals/SMEs anywhere in UK
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30 May 12
Counsel granted 14 days to apply on basis of authority not argued
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30 May 12
Aileen Entwistle joins private client team
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30 May 12
Clarke defends "closed proceedings" plans in national security cases
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29 May 12
Deposit scheme and fees campaign predicted to cause closures
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29 May 12
Dewey & LeBoeuf files for chapter 11 protection
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29 May 12
Most satisfied overall with court facilities and services
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28 May 12
Lighthouse Foundation to run support scheme
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28 May 12
Burness solicitor chosen to succeed Catriona Headley
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28 May 12
Maximum to be 50mg alcohol per 100 ml blood under new devolved powers
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28 May 12
Five orders made under Legal Services Act
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28 May 12
Third time of recognition by Who's Who Legal
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25 May 12
Success for Mackenzie's Cullisse brand
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25 May 12
Assurance to solicitors over confidential information
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25 May 12
Ministers consult on ways to improve management standards
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25 May 12
Five commitments made to improve consumer protetion
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24 May 12
Labour abstains as other parties back stage 3 vote
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24 May 12
Court criticises length and complexity of eight-year case
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24 May 12
Finance Committee seeks views on shaping of Government planning
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24 May 12
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill aims to encourage growth
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23 May 12
Matthew Irvine comes with background in commerce and diplomatic service
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23 May 12
UK has six months to comply with latest Human Rights Court ruling
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23 May 12
Past behaviour "relevant to whether accused acted in a similar way"
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23 May 12
Coulsfield-based procedure available from 1 September
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22 May 12
Consultation to find out what measures would have the most impact
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22 May 12
Derek Pyle to take up office in Grampian, Highlands & Islands
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22 May 12
Iain Wishart and Shona Smans beciome senior associates
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22 May 12
Hannah Roche joins from Lindsays
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21 May 12
Post-merger firm promotes two to partner among six moves
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21 May 12
Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill to be introduced in autumn
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21 May 12
Scots-qualified senior associates made up
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21 May 12
Judicial factor appointment confirmed as all of business transferred
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21 May 12
Crown say police work continues; Cameron dismisses UK inquiry
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18 May 12
88% prepared to refuse instructions to attend court
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18 May 12
CQS-accredited solicitors now to be accepted south of border
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18 May 12
Aberdeen appeal set for Supreme Court hearing in July
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18 May 12
Letter to MacAskill proposes use of "committee bill" procedure
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17 May 12
Essential witness admits inability to identify attacker
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17 May 12
UK ministers consult on new way to tackle economic crime
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17 May 12
Move follows delay to new Children's Hearings Act
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17 May 12
Race, religion and sexual orientation figures all at new highs
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17 May 12
Measure to modernise NLS governance set for royal assent
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16 May 12
Prime Minister says "not fussed" over when poll is held
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16 May 12
Committee backs measure aimed at softening blow of UK cuts
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16 May 12
Free Legal Services Unit to take in Free Representation Unit
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15 May 12
ICAS and R3 warn of "trap" for debtors in proposed long term agreements
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15 May 12
Organisers angered by refusal to honour premises booking
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15 May 12
No definition needed, but jury should be told that lower standard of proof
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14 May 12
Ministers uprate 2010 45p proposal for inflation
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14 May 12
£7m in confiscation orders and £3.5m civil recovery secured
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14 May 12
Ken Dalling and John Mulholland returned for Stirling, Falkirk & Alloa
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14 May 12
Society, Government and mediators join to explore potential
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14 May 12
Last quarter sales average 10% below asking price
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11 May 12
Response to SNP Government paper calls for fair and transparent procedures
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11 May 12
Lord Justice Clerk to unveil "Land Court window"
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11 May 12
Legislation on services and support to be introduced next year
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11 May 12
Consultation puts forward new framework for SEPA to operate
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10 May 12
Convener criticises "skewed" report's claim of inadequate scrutiny
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10 May 12
ECtHR panel decides request submitted timeously, but should be refused
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10 May 12
Asia offers greatest opportunities, Barclays finds
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9 May 12
Fifteen bills and four drafts announced in Parliament today
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9 May 12
Two new roles announced to follow retirement
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9 May 12
Scottish ministers should use new powers to make tax fairer: NAEA
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9 May 12
TLT expands UK operation to take over Glasgow/Edinburgh practice
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9 May 12
Report on title to moveables proposes two new rules
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8 May 12
Chairman and managing partner posts to be voted on
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8 May 12
Former Death Row Scot given three years for threatening judge
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8 May 12
Scotland to be given power to promote own legislation
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7 May 12
George Frier joins from McClure Naismith as three promoted
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4 May 12
Consultation opened on court fee rises to improve cost recovery rates
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4 May 12
Support for Society's stand, but plea against cutting current rates
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4 May 12
10 June deadline for bids to support debt, repossession, civil claim work
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4 May 12
Report criticises rushed negotiations and failure to achieve objectives
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3 May 12
Criminal legal aid contributions should be SLAB's job
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3 May 12
Rules councils to be replaced; contributions in criminal legal aid
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3 May 12
New Lindsays will have office network across south and east
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2 May 12
Year-on-year sales up, and small growth in prices, in latest quarter
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2 May 12
Event takes place on 25 May in Edinburgh
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2 May 12
Majority agree general principles
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1 May 12
Solicitor levy increase scaled back by £20 following representations
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1 May 12
Guidance covers deliberate or reckless transmission or exposure to disease
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1 May 12
Competition for people who lack capacity, or have a disability
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1 May 12
Law firm boosts its planning and corporate teams
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1 May 12
Promotions across different practice sectors
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1 May 12
Students seeking support in poll of finalists
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