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2022 Debate Champions Reflections Blog

8th December 2022
Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament champions, Aimee Ross and Orla McMichael of Fortrose Academy share how their interest in debating started.

Ransomware Payments and GDPR

8th December 2022 | Member benefits , Professional support
Read our blog following advice from the ICO on ransomware attacks and the risks that paying a ransom can create through incentivising further harmful behaviour rather than guaranteeing the safe return of data.

Journal editorial December 2022

5th December 2022 | By: Peter Nicholson | opinion , practice management
Many solicitors are feeling cost of living pressures too, adding to workplace stress, and now is the time to ensure a supportive workplace

Working towards a more accessible and equitable profession

2nd December 2022 | Law Society news , Equality and diversity
Ahead of International Day of People with Disabilities on 3 December, we spoke with trainee solicitors Fraser Mackay and Thomas McGovern to find out more about their plans and progress in setting up a group to support disabled solicitors and law students.

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