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Energy Minister to speak at WS Conference.

Fergus Ewing MSP will deliver the keynote session at the WS Renewable Energy Conference on 28 March ... more

PCC and TCPD dates for 2012

Dates for the 2012 PCC and TCPD courses have been announced... more

WS Charities Conference 2012

February date for popular conference announced ... more

Personal Injury Trusts Seminar

New seminar announced... more

Moveable Transactions

Click for WS’ Response to Scottish Law Commission.... 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.

The Society's home, The Signet Library, is the iconic building for Scottish solicitors, adjacent to Scotland’s Supreme Courts complex. It is a superb facility for working and an outstanding venue for corporate and social events.

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Legal News

Reform of data protection rules

The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's 1995 data protection rules to strengthen online privacy rights and boost Europe's digital economy. ... more

Criminal Justice Secure eMail (CJSM)

Following the successful introduction of the COPFS Secure Disclosure Website in 2011, the Crown has now arranged for the introduction of Criminal Justice Secure eMail (CJSM) for use by solicitors in Scotland. ... more

Regional mediation pilot scheme launched

The latest steps in reforms to the employment tribunal system have been unveiled by Employment Relations Minister Edward Davey. ... more

MMS announces lateral partner hire

David Scott, formerly of McGrigors, has now joined Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS) boosting its ten-strong Construction and Engineering team. ... more

Police and Fire Reform Bill

The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill was published on 17th January and will establish the Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as single services. ... more