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Society Bulletin
The Scottish property market: where next?
Property Conference examining current and future trends across the commercial and residential property fields ... more
Major crofting reform debate in Inverness
Professor Mark Shucksmith key note speaker at Crofting Conference organised by WS Society, Crofting Law Group and in association with RBS.... more
WS appointed head of venture philanthropy
Dundas & Wilson partner and WS office bearer David Hardie is to join charity funder Inspiring Scotland as Head of Venture Philanthropy.... more
The Signet Accreditation celebrates first awards
The first lawyers in Scotland to pass a new, groundbreaking assessment were recognised at an awards ceremony on 30th January 2008 at The Signet Library in Edinburgh. ... more
Legal News
Court administration consultation launched
The Scottish Court Service (SCS) has launched a consultation on proposals for the unification of court administration in the Sheriffdom of Glasgow and Strathkelvin.... more
Crofting Inquiry reports
The Committee of Inquiry on Crofting has this week presented its report and recommendations to the Scottish Government.... more
Shepherd and Wedderburn appoint three partners
Shepherd and Wedderburn has boosted its practice with a trio of partner promotions across its offices in Edinburgh and London.... more
Liability of trustees to third parties - SLC paper
The Scottish Law Commission has published a Discussion Paper on the liability of trustees to third parties, seeking to clarify the nature of trustees' liability arising from their administration of the trust.... more