We are recruiting 2 Junior PLA members (up to 10 years PQE) for our Scottish sub-committee. Applicants should submit a brief paper (1 page) detailing relevant experience and what you can offer to the role to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday, 5 January 2018.

Improving access to finance in Scotland: The Scottish Law Commission today publishes a… goo.gl/fb/hj7udD

The Scottish regional branch of the PLA is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Junior PLA members to the regional sub-committee; Magnus Miller chalmer davidson and Chloe Postlethwaite Brodies LLP. Tweet 1/2.

The Junior PLA was created to help junior members develop their own network of property professionals. Chloe and Magnus are superb candidates who, with the enthusiasm they have already shown, will do a great job of establishing the JPLA in Scotland. Tweet 2/2.

Here's a new blog from Gary Lawrenson, Chair of our Website & Marketing Committee: 2018 will see many new innovative developments for PLA members, including a new partnership with Lexology pla.org.uk/?p=2540

Full steam ahead in 2018 for the Junior PLA. Read the Blog from new JPLA Chair Georgina Redsell. bit.ly/2FTRzR6

Don Macleod, Partner in our #LandAndProperty team, discusses the Scottish Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement recently published by the Scottish Government on Turcan Connell's legal blog. Read more here: ow.ly/e2OB30hSrH2 #SLRRS

Plans to reform the Scottish Crown Estate have been introduced to the Scottish Parliament. news.gov.scot/news/scottish-…

Special event, ADVOCACY, planned by Faculty for International Women's Day advocates.org.uk/news-and-respo… Women's Day #PressforProgress

Scottish Government Report on the testing of the new agricultural holdings rent review system under the Land Reform (S) Act 2016 has been published ow.ly/KW0P30i1992

Article in today’s Scotsman highlighting the smart, far-sighted move by Springfield Properties- installing cabling for electric car charging in new builds #ElectricCar @BurnessPaullLLP

On 31 January 2018 Part 4 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014, which relates to Letting HPC Agents, will come into force. Its provisions include the establishment and maintenance by Scottish Government of a national register of letting agents. bit.ly/2rTksd5

Blog from Paul Barker- Resolutions from the Regions pla.org.uk/?p=2565

The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the Office of Summary Sheriff. There are currently six vacancies across 4 Sheriffdoms. Further information: bit.ly/2nQqRl2

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) developing Civil Online to enable Simple Procedure claims and responses online with electronic submission of documents and the creation of a digital case file. “This is an important step on our journey towards electronic case handling" bit.ly/2EqBcKI

LAW CLERK TO THE LORD PRESIDENT; LAW CLERK TO THE LORD JUSTICE CLERK A fantastic opportunity & privilege to work alongside the senior judiciary in Scotland. Salary range: £42,238 - £56,197 Closing date for applications: 9th March 2018 @facofad Law Society Scotland recruitment.scotcourts.gov.uk/JobDetails.asp…

Delighted to introduce both Guy and Wayne to the programme at this year's PLA Conference. x.com/FalconChambers…

The law in Scotland on how commercial leases come to an end is the subject of our latest Discussion Paper, published today: scotlawcom.gov.uk/news/focus-on-…. We look forward to hearing your views; the consultation ends on 14 Sept but early responses are welcome! #leases #scotslaw

Published today - SLC Discussion Paper on Leases - Termination - Topics covered inc tacit relocation, notices, apportionment of rent, irritancy, Tenancy of Shops Act & confusio - scotlawcom.gov.uk/news/focus-on-…