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Society Bulletin

Record numbers join WS

The Keeper of the Signet, Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT, will admit a record number of new members at a ceremony on 19 May... more

Referendum latest

The Law Society referendum on the “dual function” runs until 25 May... more

Sharing Knowledge Network – Employment

The Sharing Knowledge Network – Employment group met ... more

LSS SGM latest

At the LSS's SGM held on 21 April 2010... more

Legal Services Bill latest

Parliament are set to debate bill... more

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The WS Society is Scotland's independent association for lawyers and one of the oldest professional bodies in the world with over 500 years of history. Today the Society supports the latest generation of lawyers and legal businesses, with professional support lawyer (PSL) and research services, training, accreditation, networking and events. Go to The Signet Online for a free trial of our online research service.

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Legal News

Fraudulent insurance claims - clarity needed

The Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland have asked what should happen if a policyholder makes a fraudulent claim on their insurance. They call for clarity in the existing law.... more

Data protection laws - views required

Plans were outlined this week to seek views on the European Data Protection Directive and the Data Protection Act ... more

Implementing the Equalities Act

Provisions to make it easier for business to comply with discrimination law will be introduced from October, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) has confirmed... more

Crofting Reform Bill

The Scottish Parliament has passed the Government's Crofting Reform (Scotland) Bill... more

Criminal Justice Bill

Wide ranging reforms to the Scottish justice system which aim to help police and prosecutors tackle crime at every level came before parliament today... more