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Ministers back down over Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid – for time being
Six month continuation of present rates pending further discussions
The Faculty of Advocates unveils new website
Site to provide public and practitioners with easily accessible information
Panel to bring forward ideas to reform planning sector
Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil announces ‘game-changing’ review
Law Commission recommends insurance payout reforms
Proposals by Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland introduced in Enterprise Bill
Scottish landlords take tax case to Treasury
Plea for rethink over planned tax changes for private landlords
Lord Advocate pledges investigation into Bayoh death
Frank Mulholland also tells MSPs that FAI would be held
Thorntons named as a top performing SME
Law firm makes top 10 best performing businesses in SME 300 table
Justice minister apologises to Amal Clooney
Lord Faulks had implied human rights lawyer’s success was due to marriage
CJEU setback for Nestle in Kitkat trade mark dispute
European ruling makes protection for four finger bar shape unlikely
Simpson & Marwick merger confirmed with global firm Clyde & Co
Another insurance practice tie-up takes effect from 1 October
Scots out to defend Law Rugby World Cup
Undefeated team aiming for third win
Accountant in Bankruptcy finishes year in the black
Annual report reveals full cost recovery as insolvencies fall
