Press releases August 2011
31 August 2011Society and SCDEA sign information sharing protocol
25 August 2011two new legal domains launched for Registered Paralegals
19 August 2011In-House Lawyers debate invite
18 August 2011The importance of intellectual property law to Scotland’s creative industries and the need for a robust protection system which is fit for the digital age will be at the heart of the Law Society of Scotland’s seminar at this year’s Festival of Politics, at which Pete Wishart MP will be speaking.
16 August 2011Scots have traditionally had the attitude that the land is there to explore and people should be free to wander - as long as of course, they act responsibly and are aware of the need to respect others, including local wildlife and livestock.
09 August 2011With the school holidays upon us, parents might consider leaving children home alone or with a child baby-sitter.
But they should be aware that the law does not provide a “bright line rule” on when it is acceptable to do so.
08 August 2011The Law Society of Scotland is seeking urgent talks with Santander following the bank's introduction of a compliance fee, which the Society believes is an unnecessary cost burden on solicitors and their clients.
05 August 2011The Law Society of Scotland is planning a careers event for people interested in studying law and entering the legal profession this October.
04 August 2011The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed a commitment from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to make changes aimed at significantly improving the police station duty scheme.
03 August 2011Stage 3 of the Registered Paralegals scheme goes live on 15 August which allows all paralegals to apply for registered status.