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Reaccredited as Menopause Friendly announces Burness Paull

17th July 2024
Burness Paull reaccredited as Menopause Friendly

What is appropriate?

16th July 2024
The SSDT last sought your views on the appropriate Standard of Proof for professional misconduct cases back in 2019. Have they changed?

Greater budget transparency needed?

15th July 2024
A new report published by the Scottish Human Rights Commission recommends the Scottish Government should produce and publish two key fiscal documents to improve budget transparency.

SPONSORED: Glasgow opportunity

1st July 2024
Sole practitioner is seeking to retire from busy court practice covering civil and criminal law.

SPONSORED: AI - reality or pipedream?

26th June 2024
Scottish law firms, with their centuries-old traditions now find themselves at a crossroads. Is AI a tangible reality or a distant pipedream for these venerable institutions? Let’s investigate the possibilities.

SPONSORED: Expert guidance for Scottish executry bonds

19th June 2024
RSA shares their top five tips on how you can gain certainty over complex applications.

Lockton AI: The future is here

14th June 2024
There is a scene in the 2019 legal thriller Dark Waters in which lawyer Robert Bilott takes delivery of several hundred boxes of papers to review. Would AI have helped or hindered?

SPONSORED: Practice and premises

31st May 2024
A retiring solicitor is offering his premises (and practice) in Glasgow for lease or acquisition, according to Sheridan’s.

SPONSORED: Will notice Harper Macleod

28th May 2024
Harper Macleod are searching for anyone with knowledge of the will of Ms Helen Whillans Ramsay, of Falkirk.

What's the latest?

23rd May 2024
It’s time for ‘People on the Move’ May 2024, as the Journal shares your recent promotions, new hires, awards wins and company news.

SYLA AGM 2024

23rd May 2024
The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association AGM is taking place (both in-person and online) on 30th May. Attend to hear the latest updates but also elect new committee members.

SPONSORED: Thriving practice for sale

22nd May 2024
McKinstry Practice Management have a practice available for purchase 7 miles from Glasgow.

SPONSORED: Will Notice Mellicks

20th May 2024
Mellicks are seeking any person or firm holding or have knowledge of a Will by Sarah McDougall Coyle, also known as Sarah McKenna Coyle or Sarah MacDowall Coyle.

SPONSORED: Notice - Emissions group proceedings

17th May 2024
Notice issued by Lefevres, the solicitors acting for the representative party, in relation to Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles NOx emissions group proceedings

Raising the bar

16th May 2024
We speak to outgoing president Sheila Webster about speaking up for the profession, championing inclusivity and inspiring the next generation of lawyers in Scotland.

Commercial lease lessons

16th May 2024
Lockton discusses the necessity for robust compliance with notice provisions in a commercial lease.

SPONSORED: Searching for an exit

15th May 2024
McKinstry Practice Management have clients who are looking to acquire practices throughout Scotland where the principals are looking to exit.

SPONSORED: Prioritising mental health

13th May 2024
LawWare share their strategies for a thriving legal workplace.

Considering a new role?

13th May 2024
The Scottish Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal are recruiting for a new clerk. You have until 31st May 2024 to apply.

SPONSORED: Will notice Irving Geddes

9th May 2024
Irving Geddes are enquiring if anyone holds a will of the late Mr David Mark of Largybegg, Crieff.

SPONSORED: Our Scottish roots

1st May 2024
Cashroom’s journey in revolutionising legal accounting for law firms that has spanned more than 15 years.

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service publishes business plan

25th April 2024
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) Business Plan 2024-25 has been published, setting out the organisation’s plans and ambitions for the coming year.

SPONSORED: LawWare's 6-point action plan

24th April 2024
Cyber shields up: make sure your firm is not the next victim of ransomware.

SSDT Latest Decisions

16th April 2024
Providing you with the latest decisions from the SSDT for April, as well as links back to previously published ones.
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