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SPONSORED: Will notice Harper Macleod
Journal 28th May 2024
Harper Macleod are searching for anyone with knowledge of the will of Ms Helen Whillans Ramsay, of Falkirk.
OPG update
Journal 28th May 2024
The Office of the Public Guardian would like to make Society members aware of two recent developments. The first on interpretation and the second on fees for partial revocations.
Navigating transgender legal rights
Journal 27th May 2024
Navigating transgender legal rights: Scottish perspectives on gender recognition and family law
Familiar faces not welcome
Journal 24th May 2024
Is the guidance as to who may act as an appropriate adult at police station interviews unduly restrictive in relation to mental health support workers?
What's the latest?
Journal 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
Journal 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
Journal 22nd May 2024
McKinstry Practice Management have a practice available for purchase 7 miles from Glasgow.
Time for change
Journal 21st May 2024
In light of John Swinney becoming the new Scottish First Minister earlier this month, Christine O’Neill KC and Emily Tarbet explore the legal and constitutional issues that arise when change occurs.
Looking ahead to the future
Journal 20th May 2024
In Sheila’s final column as President, she highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion, alongside the ‘incredible work of the Lawscot Foundation’.
SPONSORED: Will Notice Mellicks
Journal 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.
If you don’t ask, you don’t get!
Journal 17th May 2024
A recent Inner House decision, Murdoch v Murdoch, has turned two broadly accepted principles regarding craves on their head.
SPONSORED: Notice - Emissions group proceedings
Journal 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
Journal 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
Journal 16th May 2024
Lockton discusses the necessity for robust compliance with notice provisions in a commercial lease.
SPONSORED: Searching for an exit
Journal 15th May 2024
McKinstry Practice Management have clients who are looking to acquire practices throughout Scotland where the principals are looking to exit.
Digging deep
Journal 15th May 2024
An award-winning professional investigator shares how covert intelligence can span countries and provide law firms with support across multiple practice areas.
SPONSORED: National Free Wills Network
Journal 14th May 2024
By participating in the National Free Wills Network, it is your opportunity to be part of something special which also grows your business.
Asylum following gender-based torture
Journal 14th May 2024
Over 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation - a 15% increase compared to eight years ago. But what happens when they later try to claim asylum?
SPONSORED: Prioritising mental health
Journal 13th May 2024
LawWare share their strategies for a thriving legal workplace.
Considering a new role?
Journal 13th May 2024
The Scottish Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal are recruiting for a new clerk. You have until 31st May 2024 to apply.
Getting the message across
Journal 10th May 2024
As we enter a change in president this month, let’s look back to when Caroline Flanagan became the first female president of the Society.
Keeping tenant farming on track
Journal 9th May 2024
Some argue that the steadily declining number of agricultural tenancies in Scotland are a direct result of competing rights between tenants and landlords.
SSDT Decision May
Journal 9th May 2024
Read the latest decision from the SSDT as well as links back to other recent decisions.
SPONSORED: Will notice Irving Geddes
Journal 9th May 2024
Irving Geddes are enquiring if anyone holds a will of the late Mr David Mark of Largybegg, Crieff.
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