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In brief...: HBJ duo hit Signet Standards

Two associates with HBJ Gateley Wareing have been awarded prestigious Signet Accreditation Standards. Read

In brief...: Wright men for law firm

Law firm Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie has made two new appointments. Read

In brief...: Balfour lands new partner

Employment specialist Robert Holland has made an early step up to partner at Balfour and Manson. Read

In brief...: Credit crunch conference

Members of Govan and Govanhill Law centres will address a conference in Glasgow next week. Read

Lauren's double delight at accreditation success

A solicitor has been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland in both child and family law. Read

The rise of Empire marked by£1m HQ move

New site gives expansion scope Read

MacLean scoops TaxAssist accountant award

Tax and accountancy expert Alasdair MacLean was voted Accountant of the Year at this year's TaxAssist annual conference. Read

In brief...: SLCC lease secured in quick deal

Anderson Strathern worked on what is thought to be one of the fastest property deals ever completed in Scotland. Read

In brief...: CIMA's year of success

The President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) joined local business leaders in Edinburgh this week to celebrate a year of success in Scotland. Read

In brief...: New recruits boost for firm

Ernst and Young has made three senior appointments to its Scottish tax practice as part of an ongoing expansion drive. Read

In brief...: Inksters' work goes on web

Inksters Solicitors has launched three new websites including video and podcasts. Read

Legal centre on a social mission

The principal solicitor of a new community law centre has vowed to root out slum landlords, gangmasters and other criminal elements. Read

In brief...: D Sim & Co networking for region

Accountancy firm Iain D Sim & Co is to be the founding member of The Corporate Finance Network Scotland. Read

In brief...: New partner at Masons

Pinsent Masons has announced a new partner has been appointed to its planning and environment team. Read

In brief...: Karlin joins IACP board

The head of family law at HBJ Gateley Wareing has won a new international post. Read

In brief...: Wright man for Duncan

French Duncan has attracted a business development director from arival firm. Read

Way Forward policy on solicitor training

Proposals aim to make legal training and education more flexible Read

Accountancy sites fail to add up

Accountancy firms have been accused of living in the "dark ages" by failing to exploit the commercial potential of the internet. Read

In brief...: Mediation 'a helpful solution'

Ascottish mediation company claims the uncertain economic situation is leading to rising demand for its services. Read

In brief...: Calculator for green tax

Kpmg has launched an online green tax calculator to help businesses work out benefits and allowances. Read