SPECIAL OFFER: TWO PLACES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE
This full-day conference will cover:
* Ancillary Relief - The Latest Cases Reviewed and Explained
* Practice and Procedure - The Traps to Avoid
* Family Law in a Recession
* Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements
* Cohabitation Update
* Media Involvement in Family Cases
* Child Law - Recent Cases and Current Problem Areas
* International Aspects Relating to Children
Chaired by Mr David Hodson; solicitor, mediator and consultant with the International Family Law Group; this event will take place in London on 1st October. For more details, or to book, please visit our website.
Friday 28 August 2009
NOW BOOKING: Companies Act 2006 Conference 2009
SPECIAL OFFER: TWO PLACES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE
This full-day conference will cover:
* The Companies Act in Context
* Directors Report and the Business Review
* Derivative Actions
* Capital Maintenance, Pre Emption Rights and Financial Assistance
* The Companies Act - Why it will be of Interest to Directors
* Financial Reporting and Auditing
* Corporate Governance - ‘Voluntary’ Code or Statute Law?
* Meetings and Resolutions
Chaired by Mr Alexander Stewart, barrister with Hogarth Chambers, this event will take place in London on 10th September. For more details, or to book, please visit our website.
This full-day conference will cover:
* The Companies Act in Context
* Directors Report and the Business Review
* Derivative Actions
* Capital Maintenance, Pre Emption Rights and Financial Assistance
* The Companies Act - Why it will be of Interest to Directors
* Financial Reporting and Auditing
* Corporate Governance - ‘Voluntary’ Code or Statute Law?
* Meetings and Resolutions
Chaired by Mr Alexander Stewart, barrister with Hogarth Chambers, this event will take place in London on 10th September. For more details, or to book, please visit our website.
NOW BOOKING: The Annual Trusts Law Conference
20% DISCOUNT IF YOU BOOK NOW
Our annual Trusts Law Conference will this year look at the various ways in which you can preserve your clients’ assets by using trusts.
Tax planning, trustee investments and trusts in wills will all be considered as well as the use of trusts in commercial and family situations and viable alternatives to trusts.
An important conference for all private client advisers.
Chaired by Mr Colin Henderson of Anderson Strathern, this full-day conference will take place in Edinburgh on 24th September.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Our annual Trusts Law Conference will this year look at the various ways in which you can preserve your clients’ assets by using trusts.
Tax planning, trustee investments and trusts in wills will all be considered as well as the use of trusts in commercial and family situations and viable alternatives to trusts.
An important conference for all private client advisers.
Chaired by Mr Colin Henderson of Anderson Strathern, this full-day conference will take place in Edinburgh on 24th September.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Thursday 27 August 2009
Legal Links 27/08/09
Straw to set out plans for Lords reform [The Journal]
Family mediation website goes live [Ministry of Justice]
Tycoon sues ex-wife after discovering children were not his [The Times]
I'm a contestant - let me out of here I'm off to an employment tribunal [The Times]
Specialist court helps victims of domestic violence [Ministry of Justice]
5 new technologies that paralegals need to learn now [Practical Paralegalism]
Family mediation website goes live [Ministry of Justice]
Tycoon sues ex-wife after discovering children were not his [The Times]
I'm a contestant - let me out of here I'm off to an employment tribunal [The Times]
Specialist court helps victims of domestic violence [Ministry of Justice]
5 new technologies that paralegals need to learn now [Practical Paralegalism]
Wednesday 26 August 2009
NOW BOOKING: Unfair Dismissal - the 2009 Conference
BOOK ONE PLACE GET SECOND FREE FOR A COLLEAGUE
Having a full understanding of the law relating to unfair dismissal is a pre-requisite for all businesses and those who advise them.
This practical and thorough conference will look at all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal and will be of interest to all employment lawyers, employers and HR practitioners.
Chaired by Mr Innes Clark of Morton Fraser LLP, this full-day course will take place in Edinburgh on 29th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: As a special late offer, when you book one place on this conference, you can reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote “Unfair Dismissal 2 FOR 1 offer”.
Having a full understanding of the law relating to unfair dismissal is a pre-requisite for all businesses and those who advise them.
This practical and thorough conference will look at all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal and will be of interest to all employment lawyers, employers and HR practitioners.
Chaired by Mr Innes Clark of Morton Fraser LLP, this full-day course will take place in Edinburgh on 29th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: As a special late offer, when you book one place on this conference, you can reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote “Unfair Dismissal 2 FOR 1 offer”.
Tuesday 25 August 2009
Legal Links 25/08/09
Statement on Lockerbie bomber's release [Scottish Government]
Minister stands by bomber's release [BBC News]
Leagl action over BNP membership [BBC News]
Government details filesharing proposals [The Guardian]
"Legal highs" set to be banned [BBC News]
Two thirds of jails "overcrowded" [BBC News]
Can Facebook sabotage your career? [The Empowered Paralegal]
Minister stands by bomber's release [BBC News]
Leagl action over BNP membership [BBC News]
Government details filesharing proposals [The Guardian]
"Legal highs" set to be banned [BBC News]
Two thirds of jails "overcrowded" [BBC News]
Can Facebook sabotage your career? [The Empowered Paralegal]
Monday 24 August 2009
Legal Links 24/08/09
NOW BOOKING: Presenting a case before an Employment Tribunal
Aimed at those who have only limited experience of presenting cases in the Employment Tribunal, and therefore of particular interest to paralegals, this course aims to give delegates a practical understanding of the Employment Tribunal process as well as providing them with the necessary skills required to represent a client before a Tribunal. Areas covered will include:-
* Drafting ET1 and ET3 Forms
* Drafting Orders
* Pre-Hearing Reviews & Case Management Discussions
* Preparing For The Hearing
* Examination In Chief, Cross Examination, Re-Examination
* Closing Submissions
Presented by Mr Innes Clark and the employment law team at Morton Fraser LLP, this full-day course will take place in Glasgow on 21st October. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
* Drafting ET1 and ET3 Forms
* Drafting Orders
* Pre-Hearing Reviews & Case Management Discussions
* Preparing For The Hearing
* Examination In Chief, Cross Examination, Re-Examination
* Closing Submissions
Presented by Mr Innes Clark and the employment law team at Morton Fraser LLP, this full-day course will take place in Glasgow on 21st October. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
Friday 21 August 2009
NOW BOOKING: Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Money laundering is a financial crime often talked about but rarely understood. The Third Money Laundering Directive takes an explicitly risk-based approach and, as this will be enacted into UK law in December 2007, it is now imperative that the threats are understood.
A number of factors combine to make money laundering one of the most significant risks facing all businesses (not only the financial services industry) in the new century:
* The increasingly sophisticated methods of organised criminals
* The global nature of business, which makes it more difficult to “know your customer”
* The high profile given to the financing of terrorism following 9/11
However, it is not only businesses that are at risk. The Proceeds of Crime Act places personal responsibility on individuals who may be held criminally liable for their actions or their negligence.
This inter-active course provides a comprehensive guide to the development of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing law and regulations both in the UK and internationally. The course brings delegates up to date with the current position in the UK with discussion of the likely impact of the Money laundering Regulations 2007 and the revised JMLSG Guidance Notes. It looks in detail at the concept of the “risk based approach” and provides advice on the practical application of this approach.
Presented by Mr Steve Giles, a partner with Highview Consultants, this course will take place in Edinburgh on 19th October. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
A number of factors combine to make money laundering one of the most significant risks facing all businesses (not only the financial services industry) in the new century:
* The increasingly sophisticated methods of organised criminals
* The global nature of business, which makes it more difficult to “know your customer”
* The high profile given to the financing of terrorism following 9/11
However, it is not only businesses that are at risk. The Proceeds of Crime Act places personal responsibility on individuals who may be held criminally liable for their actions or their negligence.
This inter-active course provides a comprehensive guide to the development of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing law and regulations both in the UK and internationally. The course brings delegates up to date with the current position in the UK with discussion of the likely impact of the Money laundering Regulations 2007 and the revised JMLSG Guidance Notes. It looks in detail at the concept of the “risk based approach” and provides advice on the practical application of this approach.
Presented by Mr Steve Giles, a partner with Highview Consultants, this course will take place in Edinburgh on 19th October. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
Legal Links 22/08/09
Lockerbie prisoner released [Scottish Government]
Holyrood recalled over Megrahi decision [The Journal]
Barack Obama attacks decision to free Lockerbie bomber [The Guardian]
Gordon Brown accused of double standards on Libya [The Guardian]
Saltire waving in Tripoli branded "sickening" [The Scotsman]
FAQ: Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's release [The Guardian]
Barristers' fees slashed in government squeeze on legal aid [The Times]
Baby P three in sentence appeal [BBC]
Information on the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 [Scottish Government]
Holyrood recalled over Megrahi decision [The Journal]
Barack Obama attacks decision to free Lockerbie bomber [The Guardian]
Gordon Brown accused of double standards on Libya [The Guardian]
Saltire waving in Tripoli branded "sickening" [The Scotsman]
FAQ: Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's release [The Guardian]
Barristers' fees slashed in government squeeze on legal aid [The Times]
Baby P three in sentence appeal [BBC]
Information on the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 [Scottish Government]
Thursday 20 August 2009
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK: The Inheritance Tax Conference 2009
BOOK ONE PLACE GET A SECOND PLACE FREE FOR A COLLEAGUE
Understanding Inheritance Tax and how it can be minimised to your clients’ advantage remains an essential part of the private client advisor’s role.
This updated conference will consider three key areas of IHT in the pre-lunch session, linking in to detailed consideration of the controversial IHT400 Form in the afternoon session which will also include consideration of a number of practical examples.
Presented by Professor Alex McDougall of Heriot-Watt University, this full-day conference will take place in Edinburgh on 26th August. For more information, or to book, please visit our website
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: Book one place on this conference, and reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer, please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote "IHT 2 FOR 1 Offer".
Understanding Inheritance Tax and how it can be minimised to your clients’ advantage remains an essential part of the private client advisor’s role.
This updated conference will consider three key areas of IHT in the pre-lunch session, linking in to detailed consideration of the controversial IHT400 Form in the afternoon session which will also include consideration of a number of practical examples.
Presented by Professor Alex McDougall of Heriot-Watt University, this full-day conference will take place in Edinburgh on 26th August. For more information, or to book, please visit our website
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: Book one place on this conference, and reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer, please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote "IHT 2 FOR 1 Offer".
Wednesday 19 August 2009
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: The Corporate Recovery Conference 2009
A panel of experienced professionals will consider the most important aspects of dealing with companies who have fallen on hard times.
Pre-pack administrations, buying and selling insolvent businesses and the role of the Insolvency Service will all be looked at in depth in the context of the current turbulent climate.
This conference will be of essential interest to all professionals who advise companies in difficulty, whether lawyer, accountant or other insolvency professional.
Chaired by Gary Moffat of Burness, this course will take place in Edinburgh on 25th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: Book one place on this conference, and reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer, please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote "Corporate Recovery 2 FOR 1 offer".
Pre-pack administrations, buying and selling insolvent businesses and the role of the Insolvency Service will all be looked at in depth in the context of the current turbulent climate.
This conference will be of essential interest to all professionals who advise companies in difficulty, whether lawyer, accountant or other insolvency professional.
Chaired by Gary Moffat of Burness, this course will take place in Edinburgh on 25th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: Book one place on this conference, and reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer, please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote "Corporate Recovery 2 FOR 1 offer".
NOW BOOKING: The A-Z of Residential Conveyancing
This full-day course will provide a complete grounding in English residential property law for Scottish-based practitioners who handle some cross border work, or generally have an interest in this area. The course will cover the following:
Basic Principles
Key terms and phrases
Freehold Conveyancing - a transaction in outline
Leasehold Conveyancing - a transaction in outline
Land Registration
Sales of Part
Acting for lenders
Avoiding negligence claims
Presented by Mr Ian Quayle, a solicitor and trainer who is also the course tutor for the Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Qualification in Residential Conveyancing (UWE), this course will take place in Edinburgh on 12th October. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
Basic Principles
Key terms and phrases
Freehold Conveyancing - a transaction in outline
Leasehold Conveyancing - a transaction in outline
Land Registration
Sales of Part
Acting for lenders
Avoiding negligence claims
Presented by Mr Ian Quayle, a solicitor and trainer who is also the course tutor for the Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Qualification in Residential Conveyancing (UWE), this course will take place in Edinburgh on 12th October. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
Tuesday 18 August 2009
NOW BOOKING: Matrimonial Advice for the Older Client Conference 2009
This full day conference will cover the following:
* Financial Provision Challenges for the Older Client
* Dividing the Pension Pot
* Housing Options for the Older Client
* Responsibility for Care Home Fees
* The Mental Capacity Act and its Implications for Family Practitioners
* Capacity Issues; Love, Marriage & Litigation
* How to Act in Cases of Suspected Abuse
* Inheritance Act Claims & the Second Marriage
Chaired by Susan Inker, a freelance legal and training consultant and former family lawyer, this course will take place in London on 21st September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
* Financial Provision Challenges for the Older Client
* Dividing the Pension Pot
* Housing Options for the Older Client
* Responsibility for Care Home Fees
* The Mental Capacity Act and its Implications for Family Practitioners
* Capacity Issues; Love, Marriage & Litigation
* How to Act in Cases of Suspected Abuse
* Inheritance Act Claims & the Second Marriage
Chaired by Susan Inker, a freelance legal and training consultant and former family lawyer, this course will take place in London on 21st September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
Monday 17 August 2009
NOW BOOKING: The 14th Annual Criminal Law Update Conference
This full day conference will cover the following:
* 25 Current Issues - Police Station Advice
* Cash Seizures Under Section 289 POCA
* Case Law Update
* Part 33 of the Criminal Procedure Rules – What are the Implications when Instructing an Expert?
* Confiscation Update
* Useful Law to Know About Witnesses
* Legislation Update
* Sex Crime Update
Chaired by Colin Beaumont, lecturer and former barrister, this course will take place in London on 18th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
* 25 Current Issues - Police Station Advice
* Cash Seizures Under Section 289 POCA
* Case Law Update
* Part 33 of the Criminal Procedure Rules – What are the Implications when Instructing an Expert?
* Confiscation Update
* Useful Law to Know About Witnesses
* Legislation Update
* Sex Crime Update
Chaired by Colin Beaumont, lecturer and former barrister, this course will take place in London on 18th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK: The Medical Negligence Conference 2009
Medical negligence claims are becoming a vital component of the personal injury lawyer's workload and this comprehensive conference will consider all of the key aspects in an often complex area.
Clinical issues, healthcare-associated infections, FAIs, the use of mediation and quantification will all be considered.
Of interest to all court practitioners who either already work in this area or are keen to do so.
Chaired by Laura Donald of bto, this course will take place in Edinburgh on 14th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: Book one place on this conference, and reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer, please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote "Medical Negligence 2 FOR 1 offer".
Clinical issues, healthcare-associated infections, FAIs, the use of mediation and quantification will all be considered.
Of interest to all court practitioners who either already work in this area or are keen to do so.
Chaired by Laura Donald of bto, this course will take place in Edinburgh on 14th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
SPECIAL LATE OFFER: Book one place on this conference, and reserve a FREE second place for a colleague if you or your organisation is a member of either the CLT or SSP subscription schemes. To take up this offer, please email scotenquiries @ centlaw . com or call 0141 225 6700 and quote "Medical Negligence 2 FOR 1 offer".
Friday 14 August 2009
ANNOUNCEMENT: CLT Webinars at subscriber rates for SSP members!
CLT have developed a wide range of live interactive Webinars that are CPD accredited and last for an hour, taking place at lunch times and evenings. Our range of webinars is updated frequently and covers a wide range of relevant topics. SSP members are entitled to substantial discounts when booking.
Please visit our website for further information.
NOW BOOKING: Commercial and Residential Development Post-Recession - Getting into Legals - The Masterclass
This full day masterclass will focus on the current climate and issues arising there from. It will include a full and detailed discussion of the following:
* title problems - gaps, burdens, site assembly
* dealing with funders
* joint venture issues
* missives - conditionality, top-up and overage
* planning issues and the new planning regime
* environmental law issues
Chaired by Kenneth Gerber of Anderson Strathern, this course will take place in Glasgow on 24th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
* title problems - gaps, burdens, site assembly
* dealing with funders
* joint venture issues
* missives - conditionality, top-up and overage
* planning issues and the new planning regime
* environmental law issues
Chaired by Kenneth Gerber of Anderson Strathern, this course will take place in Glasgow on 24th September. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
NOW BOOKING: The Annual Criminal Law Conference
In the past twelve months there have been a number of legislative and caselaw developments at home and abroad which affect the Scottish criminal practitioner.
Our annual conference - chaired by paralegal course tutor Raymond McMenamin of KW Law, will look at the new sexual offences and hate crime legislation, how to prepare an extradition case and the impact of human rights on Scots law practice and procedure; as well as a run through of the recent key decisions from the courts and on how best to interview children.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Our annual conference - chaired by paralegal course tutor Raymond McMenamin of KW Law, will look at the new sexual offences and hate crime legislation, how to prepare an extradition case and the impact of human rights on Scots law practice and procedure; as well as a run through of the recent key decisions from the courts and on how best to interview children.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Thursday 13 August 2009
NOW BOOKING: The Annual Contract Law Conference
Our Annual Contract Law Conference will once again look at some of the most fundamental clauses and important developments in this crucial area of the law.
Topics to be covered will include misrepresentation, specific implement and keep open clauses, unfair contract terms, damages and cross border issues.
Of particular interest to litigators, this conference may also appeal to other professionals working in this exciting area of law.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Topics to be covered will include misrepresentation, specific implement and keep open clauses, unfair contract terms, damages and cross border issues.
Of particular interest to litigators, this conference may also appeal to other professionals working in this exciting area of law.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Legal Links 13/08/09
Lockerbie bomber could be freed from prison next week [The Guardian]
Lengthy legal road from Lockerbie [BBC News]
"Too many" young offenders jailed [BBC News]
More than 300 children a day added to DNA database [Telegraph]
Malicious falsehoods must refer to company interests, says High Court [OUT-LAW]
Use of Wikipedia and hyperlinks in the Scottish Courts [Jonathan Mitchell QC]
Victorian law catches drinker on mobility scooter [Telegraph]
Lengthy legal road from Lockerbie [BBC News]
"Too many" young offenders jailed [BBC News]
More than 300 children a day added to DNA database [Telegraph]
Malicious falsehoods must refer to company interests, says High Court [OUT-LAW]
Use of Wikipedia and hyperlinks in the Scottish Courts [Jonathan Mitchell QC]
Victorian law catches drinker on mobility scooter [Telegraph]
Tuesday 11 August 2009
Legal Links 11/08/09
Tate Modern worker claims compensation for being too cold [Guardian]
Couple behind Baby P death named [BBC News]
Internet hate campaign that made a mockery of the High Court [Independent]
Bid to improve disabled justice [BBC News]
Housing market "turns the corner" [BBC News]
Couple behind Baby P death named [BBC News]
Internet hate campaign that made a mockery of the High Court [Independent]
Bid to improve disabled justice [BBC News]
Housing market "turns the corner" [BBC News]
Monday 10 August 2009
Legal Links 10/08/09
Crofting Reform consultation closes shortly [Scottish Government]
Rape victims face new bar to justice [The Herald]
Changes to Criminal Procedure Rules in force in October [Ministry of Justice]
One-stop courts proposed for abuse victims [Times Online]
Rape victims face new bar to justice [The Herald]
Changes to Criminal Procedure Rules in force in October [Ministry of Justice]
One-stop courts proposed for abuse victims [Times Online]
NOW BOOKING: Freedom of Information Conference
Fast becoming an essential annual update on this growing area of law, bookings are now being taken for the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Conference.
Chaired by David Gourlay of McClure Naismith, this full day event will consider all of the most important developments from the past year and will include presentations from the Scottish Information Commissioner's Head of Enforcement and the Assistant UK Information Commissioner - Scotland.
This conference will be of essential interest to local and public authorites as well as those who advise them.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Chaired by David Gourlay of McClure Naismith, this full day event will consider all of the most important developments from the past year and will include presentations from the Scottish Information Commissioner's Head of Enforcement and the Assistant UK Information Commissioner - Scotland.
This conference will be of essential interest to local and public authorites as well as those who advise them.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Friday 7 August 2009
Legal Links 07/08/09
Countdown to closing date for Law Society Excellence Awards nominations [Law Society]
Train robber Ronnie Biggs wins freedom [BBC News]
Justice claims "damaging" victims [BBC News]
More than 100 children a day convicted of criminal offences [Telegraph]
Minister admits: rape review plans "back to the drawing board" [Times Online
"No quick return" to housing boom [BBC News]
Tougher phone mast rules proposed in Wales [BBC News]
Train robber Ronnie Biggs wins freedom [BBC News]
Justice claims "damaging" victims [BBC News]
More than 100 children a day convicted of criminal offences [Telegraph]
Minister admits: rape review plans "back to the drawing board" [Times Online
"No quick return" to housing boom [BBC News]
Tougher phone mast rules proposed in Wales [BBC News]
NOW BOOKING: 13th Annual Conveyancing Conference
CLT Scotland's Annual Conveyancing Conference has established itself as the unmissable event in the conveyancing calendar, and bookings are now being taken as it returns for 2009.
As we are all acutely aware, the Scottish property market has seen considerable upheaval in the past twelve months. This essential conference will not only look at where we have come from in that time and what the future may hold, but will also consider those key technical issues that all conveyancers need to be fully aware of and how best to tackle them.
Early booking is advised.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
As we are all acutely aware, the Scottish property market has seen considerable upheaval in the past twelve months. This essential conference will not only look at where we have come from in that time and what the future may hold, but will also consider those key technical issues that all conveyancers need to be fully aware of and how best to tackle them.
Early booking is advised.
Book now to receive a 20% discount off your place - please visit our website for more information.
Thursday 6 August 2009
Licensing Law Paralegal Qualifications - revised and updated for 2009!
Our new and fully updated Specialist Paralegal Pracitioner Qualification in Licnesing Law is now available, in association with the University of Strathclyde. The course materials, assignments and exam have all been updated with reference to not only the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, but also the Gambling Act 2005 and the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
The course is completely up-to-date with the most recent developments in licensing law as the profession approaches the "big bang" date on 1 September 2009. The course has been written to take into account the viewpoint of not only private practitioners such as solicitors and paralegals, but also "in house" practitioners such as licensing clerks and licensing board staff, as well as the views of the police and their staff. The paralegal course has also been popular with Licensing Standards Officers seeking to improve their legal knowlege in this area.
The course covers:
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive their award from The University of Strathclyde and will be eligible for membership of the Society of Specialist Paralegals, allowing graduates to use the designation M.S.S.P. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
Course tutor Stephen J McGowan's new book, Licensing and Gambling Law in Scotland: A Practical Guide is the first book to consider the practical implications of the fundamental changes which are due to come into force on 1st September. It provides real-life and colourful examples of how the licensing laws operate, and is written to take account of the perspective not only of legal practitioners, but also of licensing boards, police and the licensed trade.
Order your copy now from Avizandum.com.
The course is completely up-to-date with the most recent developments in licensing law as the profession approaches the "big bang" date on 1 September 2009. The course has been written to take into account the viewpoint of not only private practitioners such as solicitors and paralegals, but also "in house" practitioners such as licensing clerks and licensing board staff, as well as the views of the police and their staff. The paralegal course has also been popular with Licensing Standards Officers seeking to improve their legal knowlege in this area.
The course covers:
THE LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 - History of the Act; Transitional difficulties; Conversion applications; Premises Licences; Personal Licences; The Operating Plan; The Licensing Objectives; Offences; Licensing Standards Officers; Conditions; Irresponsible Promotions; Transfers; Reviews; Licensed Hours; Variations; Test-Purchasing; Objections & Representations and more.
THE GAMBLING ACT 2005 - How the new gambling laws affect alcohol licensed premises - gaming machines, poker nights, race nights and more
THE CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 - Taxi and private hire licensing; Public entertainment licences; Late hours catering; Offences
THE PRIVATE SECURITY ACT 2001 - How SIA licensing affects alcohol licensed premises
OTHER LAWS AFFECTING LICENSED PREMISES - How planning, building standards, food hygiene, and weights and measures regimes all affect licensed premises
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive their award from The University of Strathclyde and will be eligible for membership of the Society of Specialist Paralegals, allowing graduates to use the designation M.S.S.P. For more information, or to book, please visit our website.
Course tutor Stephen J McGowan's new book, Licensing and Gambling Law in Scotland: A Practical Guide is the first book to consider the practical implications of the fundamental changes which are due to come into force on 1st September. It provides real-life and colourful examples of how the licensing laws operate, and is written to take account of the perspective not only of legal practitioners, but also of licensing boards, police and the licensed trade.
Order your copy now from Avizandum.com.
Legal Links 06/08/09
Signs point to Britain being on the cusp of economic fightback [Times Online]
Shortage of homes for sale expected to push prices up [Times Online]
Tenants to gain safeguards from landlords [Times Online]
Shortage of homes for sale expected to push prices up [Times Online]
Tenants to gain safeguards from landlords [Times Online]
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Legal Links 05/08/09
Harriet Harman demands tougher rape law [Times Online]
Climate Change Scotland Bill receives Royal Assent [Scottish Government]
Police officer could face G20 manslaughter charge [The Guardian]
Suicide law to apply domestically, as well as overseas [BBC News]
Minister visits Lockerbie bomber [BBC News]
Climate Change Scotland Bill receives Royal Assent [Scottish Government]
Police officer could face G20 manslaughter charge [The Guardian]
Suicide law to apply domestically, as well as overseas [BBC News]
Minister visits Lockerbie bomber [BBC News]
Monday 3 August 2009
Legal Links 03/08/09
Practical Paralegalism: Specialist Paralegal Training in Scotland [Practical Paralegalism]
Major Scottish planning changes in force [BBC News]
Guidelines on assisted suicide "heading for challenge in courts" [Times Online]
House prices in England "to recover slowly" [BBC News]
Cash for receptionist sacked for her age [BBC News]
War protest migrants may face passport penalties [The Guardian]
Hacker Gary McKinnon fights on as extradition appeal rejected [Times Online]
Major Scottish planning changes in force [BBC News]
Guidelines on assisted suicide "heading for challenge in courts" [Times Online]
House prices in England "to recover slowly" [BBC News]
Cash for receptionist sacked for her age [BBC News]
War protest migrants may face passport penalties [The Guardian]
Hacker Gary McKinnon fights on as extradition appeal rejected [Times Online]
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