Journal online news archive for February 2016
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- Posts in February, 2016
Accelerated payments rules bring £2bn harvest to HMRC
Revenue claims 80% court success rate in anti-avoidance cases
MSPs fail to back Verdicts Bill despite opposing "not proven"
Justice Committee against increasing majority needed for conviction
Appeal court decisions clarify SLCC sift tests
Rulings affect repetition of client allegations, and late complaints
Two growing firms announce further hires
Gilson Gray and Harper Macleod add to capital strength
Two key bills pass final Holyrood stage
Education and Carers Bills given unopposed stage 3 approval
Pavement parking bill would be "positive step" – but must await powers
MSPs give stage 1 scrutiny though devolved competence needed
Society looks for solicitor comments on SLCC levy proposals
Members' views wanted ahead of response to consultations
First summary sheriffs appointed
Twelve named along with stipendiary magistrates
Second committee calls for stronger burial and cremation law
Health & Sport Committee calls for better recognition of women's needs
Lawyer acquitted of causing death despite careless driving verdict
Victim's family describe jury decision as "irrational"
Law Commissions call for single framework for election law
Joint interim report proposes consistency across all types of poll
Four more solicitors awarded Signet Accreditation
Successful candidates pass in employment and commercial litigation
