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18 Oct 2017
Lack of adequate internet provision compounds challenges of living in rural Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland has said that aspects of the universal service obligation (USO) for broadband service providers mean it is unlikely to meet the needs of more remote rural communities in Scotland.
18 Oct 2017Four reasons you should check your grammar
Rob Marrs, Head of Education, tells us why getting your grammar correct is so important
05 Oct 2017Law Society of Scotland CEO appointed as interim chair of HIAL
Lorna Jack has been appointed interim chair of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
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02 Jun 2017
Hate crime video wins student competition
A video exploring the subject of hate crime won this year's annual student competition run by the Law Society of Scotland in partnership with the Scottish parliament.
18 May 2017First Minister and leading legal figures back LGBT+ workplace equality campaign
A campaign to promote LGBT+ equality in the workplace is being launched by the Law Society of Scotland and The Glass Network today, Thursday, 18 May.
05 Oct 2016Let's Talk Progression - Linda Urquhart
Linda Urquhart OBE WS, Chairman at Morton Fraser LLP, shares her career story.
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21 Sep 2017
Anti-money laundering guidance published
New draft AML guidance, which reflects the 2017 Money Laundering Regulations, has been published
27 Jul 2017HSBC to extend conveyancing panel in Scotland
All firms regulated by the Society can apply for HSBC panel membership
25 Jul 2017UK Government consultation - anti money laundering supervisory review
Solicitors encouraged to respond to consultation on new anti money laundering supervisory body
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