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Newly released data from the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) suggests that demand for legal aid support is no longer able to be met by the shrinking pool of solicitors working in the scheme.
The Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates have jointly intervened in relation to an important principle in Scottish criminal law that is central to a United Kingdom Supreme Court case.
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Six years after the Scottish Young Lawyers Association (SYLA) revealed how solicitors viewed mental health in the workplace, the Law Society's Careers and Wellbeing Manager, Olivia Moore, puts it back under the microscope for Stress Awareness Week to understand how far we’ve come and what’s left to do.
Amiqus discusses the UK’s new sanctions enforcement regime, which gives the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) the power to issue significant penalties. It highlights the need for businesses to prioritise sanctions screening and comprehensive risk management, including PEPs and adverse media checks, to ensure compliance and avoid fines.
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This course builds on the Trauma-Informed Lawyer Certification Course and provides recertification.
Connect with local practitioners in Dingwall and engage with peers and Law Society representatives on topical legal issues, including current professional practice trends and the latest policy highlights.