Law Society of Scotland
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Press releases August 2011

Society signs information sharing protocol with SCDEA

31 August 2011

Society and SCDEA sign information sharing protocol

New Legal Domains for Registered Paralegals

25 August 2011

two new legal domains launched for Registered Paralegals

In-House Lawyers debate invite

19 August 2011

In-House Lawyers debate invite

Modernisation of IP laws up for discussion at Festival

18 August 2011

The 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.

Roaming wild in Scotland – and staying on the right side of the law this summer

16 August 2011

Scots 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.

Home alone and child baby-sitters – what the law says

09 August 2011

With 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.

Society seeks urgent talks with Santander

08 August 2011

The 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.

Career Changes

05 August 2011

The Law Society of Scotland is planning a careers event for people interested in studying law and entering the legal profession this October.

Society welcomes planned improvements to police station duty scheme

04 August 2011

The 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.

Paralegals invited to join Society's Registered Paralegal scheme

03 August 2011

Stage 3 of the Registered Paralegals scheme goes live on 15 August which allows all paralegals to apply for registered status.