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Society recognises Insight Legal Software as approved supplier

20th May 2019 | information technology , law society of scotland
Company continues to grow in Scotland and UK

Intestate spouse law should be "what society expects": Society

15th May 2019 | executries , law society of scotland
Living together test proposed for succession where no children

Society opens mental health survey of legal sector

13th May 2019 | law society of scotland , mental health-adult incapacity
Aim to understand current attitudes and needs for action

Society hosts Euro-elections hustings

10th May 2019 | europe , law society of scotland
All parties to be represented at Edinburgh event

Enforcement the key to environment standards post-Brexit: Society

10th May 2019 | law society of scotland , planning/environment
Consultation response warns of missing mechanisms after leaving

Voting opens in Society Council elections

2nd May 2019 | law society of scotland
Contests in Glasgow & Strathkelvin, and for in-house convener

New practice rules to clarify AML compliance

24th April 2019 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
In force date coincides with new Society committee

Society questions proposed "serious harm" defamation test

16th April 2019 | law society of scotland , reparation
Access to justice warning as consultation response calls for evidence of need

Society consults on proposed accounts rules changes

3rd April 2019 | law society of scotland
New rules would restrict provision of client banking

Charity legislation needs wider reform, Society maintains

2nd April 2019 | law society of scotland | Charities
Consultation response calls for “comprehensive review”

Roadshow to promote employee ownership

1st April 2019 | law society of scotland
Programme will raise awareness among professional advisers

New committee adds to Society's AML efforts

28th March 2019 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Legal and lay applications invited to join new oversight group

Society in call for Council election candidates

27th March 2019 | law society of scotland
Ten seats in four constituencies open in this year's poll

Foundation inspires mum to run London marathon

18th March 2019 | law society of scotland
39-year-old raises funds as she fulfils ambition

Society warns of new client email scam

15th March 2019 | law society of scotland
Hackers claiming bank account details have changed

SLCC budget rises wrong, Society argues in response

14th March 2019 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Proposed 9% increase challenged for impact on profession

Solicitors still support Society retaining dual role, survey finds

13th March 2019 | law society of scotland
Independent research also confirms belief it works effectively

Society and Scottish Parliament launch 2019 student competition

12th March 2019 | education-training , law society of scotland
£500 prize for best blog on most significant law of first 20 years

Solicitors consulted on complaints handling practice rule changes

7th March 2019 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
AGM to consider new rules under three headings

Photocall for female lawyers to mark Women's Day

6th March 2019 | law society of scotland
Society joins in UK-wide project to celebrate First 100 Years

Surveys now running as Society looks into ADR and pro bono provision

1st March 2019 | dispute resolution , law society of scotland
Research projects focus on access to legal advice and services

Innovation Cup runs again for best risk management ideas

28th February 2019 | law society of scotland , risk management
Society launches second annual competition

Society launches 2019 financial benchmarking survey

27th February 2019 | law society of scotland , practice management
Financial health check tool for Scottish law firms runs again

Society seeks to fill new slate of committee posts

19th February 2019 | law society of scotland
Solicitor and/or non-solicitor places available on 17 committees
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