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Lawyers learn language skills

A course to help lawyers write in simpler language offers huge benefits, according to one trainee. Read

In brief...: Body looks at future of profession

The Law Society of Scotland is considering the responses to recent consultation on alternative business structures. Read

In brief...: £18bn deals completed

Shepherd and Wedderburn completed finance deals worth £18.7billion last year. Read

In brief...: How to avoid a big dispute

Macroberts is hosting two seminars about how to avoid disputes in the construction industry. Read

In brief...: Firm partner chairs event

The Construction Law Conference is being chaired by a partner at Bell and Scott. Read

Service aims to protect company identities

BrandBuilder safeguards unseen assets Read

Private equity team's expert move

McGRIGORS has launched a new private equity team bringing together experts from across its corporate practice. Read

In brief...: DLA Piper start trainee network site

Dla Piper has launched a social networking site to keep future trainees better informed. Read

In brief...: 20th birthday celebrations

Harper Macleod is celebrating its 20th birthday by looking back on some of its achievements. Read

In brief...: Legal firm wins honour

Hbj Gateley Wareing won the UK National/Regional Law Firm of The Year at the 2008 Legal Business Awards. Judges at the dinner said the company had 'big ambitions.' The firm, which has headquarters inEdinburgh, was created after the national merger of Henderson Boyd Jackson and Gateley Wareing to create HBJ Gateley Wareing and later merged with Glasgow firm Boyds. Read

In brief...: Law students prize launch

Anew award for law students has been launched. Read

Employers hit hard by long-term absences

Holiday pay entitlement for sick workers Read

Thorntons appoints consultant

Thorntons Solicitors has made a key appointment to its land and rural business team. Read

In brief...: Lawyers win award recognition

The first lawyers to gain The Signet Accreditation have been honoured at an awards ceremony. Read

In brief...: Pair joining Piper teams

Dla Piper has appointed two new partners to some of its best performing teams. Read

In brief...: Supper night charity boost

Scotland's largest independent firm of chartered accountants raised £16,000 for charity at a specially themed Burns Supper. Read

Lindsays expands Glasgow operation

Kidstons targeted in growth push Read

Speaker Martin helps accountants with move

The Speaker of the House of Commons was guest of honour at the opening of BDO Stoy Hayward's new office. Read

In brief...: Firm hired to advise on EU plan

Dundas and Wilson have been appointed to advise the European Transmission System Operators' Association on EU electricity liberalisation proposals. Read

In brief...: Trio bringing experience to new roles

Three new partners will be joining investment manager Baillie Gifford later in the year. Read

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