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Society recognises Insight Legal Software as approved supplier
Company continues to grow in Scotland and UK

Intestate spouse law should be "what society expects": Society
Living together test proposed for succession where no children

Society opens mental health survey of legal sector
Aim to understand current attitudes and needs for action

Society hosts Euro-elections hustings
All parties to be represented at Edinburgh event

Enforcement the key to environment standards post-Brexit: Society
Consultation response warns of missing mechanisms after leaving

Voting opens in Society Council elections
Contests in Glasgow & Strathkelvin, and for in-house convener

New practice rules to clarify AML compliance
In force date coincides with new Society committee

Society questions proposed "serious harm" defamation test
Access to justice warning as consultation response calls for evidence of need

Society consults on proposed accounts rules changes
New rules would restrict provision of client banking

Charity legislation needs wider reform, Society maintains
Consultation response calls for “comprehensive review”

Roadshow to promote employee ownership
Programme will raise awareness among professional advisers

New committee adds to Society's AML efforts
Legal and lay applications invited to join new oversight group

Society in call for Council election candidates
Ten seats in four constituencies open in this year's poll

Foundation inspires mum to run London marathon
39-year-old raises funds as she fulfils ambition

Society warns of new client email scam
Hackers claiming bank account details have changed

SLCC budget rises wrong, Society argues in response
Proposed 9% increase challenged for impact on profession

Solicitors still support Society retaining dual role, survey finds
Independent research also confirms belief it works effectively

Society and Scottish Parliament launch 2019 student competition
£500 prize for best blog on most significant law of first 20 years

Solicitors consulted on complaints handling practice rule changes
AGM to consider new rules under three headings

Photocall for female lawyers to mark Women's Day
Society joins in UK-wide project to celebrate First 100 Years

Surveys now running as Society looks into ADR and pro bono provision
Research projects focus on access to legal advice and services

Innovation Cup runs again for best risk management ideas
Society launches second annual competition

Society launches 2019 financial benchmarking survey
Financial health check tool for Scottish law firms runs again

Society seeks to fill new slate of committee posts
Solicitor and/or non-solicitor places available on 17 committees