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Society recognises Insight Legal Software as approved supplier
Company continues to grow in Scotland and UK
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Intestate spouse law should be "what society expects": Society
Living together test proposed for succession where no children
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Society opens mental health survey of legal sector
Aim to understand current attitudes and needs for action
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Society hosts Euro-elections hustings
All parties to be represented at Edinburgh event
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Enforcement the key to environment standards post-Brexit: Society
Consultation response warns of missing mechanisms after leaving
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Voting opens in Society Council elections
Contests in Glasgow & Strathkelvin, and for in-house convener
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New practice rules to clarify AML compliance
In force date coincides with new Society committee
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Society questions proposed "serious harm" defamation test
Access to justice warning as consultation response calls for evidence of need
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Society consults on proposed accounts rules changes
New rules would restrict provision of client banking
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Charity legislation needs wider reform, Society maintains
Consultation response calls for “comprehensive review”
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Roadshow to promote employee ownership
Programme will raise awareness among professional advisers
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New committee adds to Society's AML efforts
Legal and lay applications invited to join new oversight group
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Society in call for Council election candidates
Ten seats in four constituencies open in this year's poll
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Foundation inspires mum to run London marathon
39-year-old raises funds as she fulfils ambition
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Society warns of new client email scam
Hackers claiming bank account details have changed
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SLCC budget rises wrong, Society argues in response
Proposed 9% increase challenged for impact on profession
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Solicitors still support Society retaining dual role, survey finds
Independent research also confirms belief it works effectively
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Society and Scottish Parliament launch 2019 student competition
£500 prize for best blog on most significant law of first 20 years
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Solicitors consulted on complaints handling practice rule changes
AGM to consider new rules under three headings
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Photocall for female lawyers to mark Women's Day
Society joins in UK-wide project to celebrate First 100 Years
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Surveys now running as Society looks into ADR and pro bono provision
Research projects focus on access to legal advice and services
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Innovation Cup runs again for best risk management ideas
Society launches second annual competition
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Society launches 2019 financial benchmarking survey
Financial health check tool for Scottish law firms runs again
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Society seeks to fill new slate of committee posts
Solicitor and/or non-solicitor places available on 17 committees