Thursday, 10 May 2018 from 6pm at SSC Members’ Lounge, Edinburgh As we continue into a new era of technological advancement, with clients increasingly demanding tangible results for the money they are paying their lawyers, an ability to effectively and efficiently work with and lead a team of prof
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This weekend Clan Childlaw co-founders Alison Reid and Fiona Jones will be accompanied by Clan team members, family and friends as they begin their 10 Years 10 Munros challenge to mark 10 years since Clan Childlaw opened its doors in 2008 as a free, child-centred, outreach law centre for children an
A new competition has been launched to tap in to the expertise of the Scottish legal community and improve risk management across the profession. The Law Society of Scotland's Innovation Cup encourages innovation amongst Scottish solicitors, trainees, cash-room staff, paralegals and students invitin
Thursday 26 April 2018 17:30 – 19:00
Ten solicitors were struck off from the profession last year, the latest annual report from the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal shows. Of the 30 cases in 2017, there were 21 findings of professional misconduct.
A man has become the first person prosecuted in the UK for registering false company information after a stunt he organised to demonstrate the weakness of enforcement. Businessman Kevin Brewer registered two companies, in 2013 and 2016, with government ministers listed as directors and shareholders
A week to go, and only a few places remain for the Faculty of Advocates’ 11th World Intellectual Property Day Conference. The freeevent, from 11:30am to 2pm on Friday, 20 April, has the theme “Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity”.
The Scottish Public Law Group is delighted to announce a FREE evening event, being held in the Senate Room, Collins Building, University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH on 26 April 2018. This event is free and will attract 1.5 hours of CPD.
Professor Christine Bell New analysis of the Good Friday Agreement has revealed its impact on peace deals worldwide.
A European Arrest Warrant issued for a former Catalan government minister and professor at St Andrews University will likely prevail when the matter comes to court. Clara Ponsatí, now head of the school of economics and finance at St Andrews, has been charged with rebellion and misuse of public fun
Michael O'Flaherty The increasing use of technology at border crossings poses a risk to people's fundamental rights, according to a new EU report.
The family of a man who murdered his mother but remains executor of her estate has called for a change in the law. Ross Taggart, 33, from Dunfermline, strangled his mother, Carol, 54, in 2014 before trying to pawn some of her property.
Newly qualified Scottish solicitors and trainees who have been admitted to the profession can for the first time stand for election as Law Society Council members. Council members agreed the new process which allows solicitors up to five years qualified and trainee solicitors to vote online for thei
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission Consumer Panel has launched a new tool for legal professionals and regulators to mark Consumer Rights Day. The guide is designed to help practitioners and regulatory bodies to apply the internationally recognised consumer principles.
Angela Grahame QC Women lawyers have been much in demand for speaking engagements recently.
