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Ministers agree to promote "Frank's law" for free personal care
Those of any age in need of care to benefit
Voting open for new Law Society of Scotland Council posts
Solicitor advocates, and overseas members, able to choose representatives
EU Bill lacks clarity and means erosion of rights: Society
Call to Government to maximise discussion and consultation
Peers renew concerns over EU Withdrawal Bill ahead of second reading
Fundamental questions raised, but bill difficult to scrutinise, report states
Scottish justice system no soft touch, Lord Advocate asserts
Address claims prosecutors exercise professional judgment, not discretion
Government to change basis of calculating PI discount rate
"Low risk" rather than "very low risk" investments to be reference point
Society survey seeks to assess impact of legal aid
Solicitors have two weeks to complete brief online form
Ministers' Programme for Government proposes 16 further bills
Law reform measures feature among policy proposals
School Mock Court Project appeals for tutors
Volunteers urgently needed especially in central belt
MacRoberts appoints family law duo
Partner and senior associate join from Shoosmiths
Dewar Debate judges wanted for new session's tournament
Volunteers wanted from all parts of the country
Fourteen new Queen's Counsel named
Thirteen advocates and one solicitor advocate awarded senior counsel status
