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Law Society further comment on Christopher Hales case

30th September 2015 | Law Society news
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on why the Law Society took until December 2014 to raise the SSDT case with the Crown Office

Law Society responds to Christopher Hales case

29th September 2015 | Law Society news
Lorna Jack, Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland, comments on the SSDT case that led to Christopher Hales being struck off as a solicitor

Law Society Responds to query on Audit Scotland Report Supplement

28th September 2015 | Law Society news
Our response to query on the Audit Scotland Report on Sheriff Courts supplement

Spotlight on Brexit at Law in Scotland conference

25th September 2015 | Law Society news
The consequences of leaving the European Union, Scotland’s international role in promoting the rule of law and what judges discuss behind the scenes are among the topics that will feature at this year’s flagship Law Society of Scotland conference.

A little clarity on pension auto-enrolment for trainee solicitors

24th September 2015 | New lawyers
In his latest piece, Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Society, answers questions regarding pension auto-enrolment for trainee solicitors.

Stirling siblings become solicitors

23rd September 2015 | Law Society news
A brother and sister from Stirling have been admitted as Scottish solicitors on the same day.

Fundamental changes to inheritance law must create better balance

22nd September 2015 | Law Society news
Children could lose out under new proposals to change the rules of intestacy, the Law Society of Scotland has said today.

BIS launches review to improve the effectiveness of the Anti-Money Laundering regime

22nd September 2015
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has called for evidence to review the impact and effectiveness of the current anti-money laundering and terrorist finance regime.

Law Society welcomes opening of two new sheriff courts

22nd September 2015 | Law Society news
Our response to the opening of two new sheriff courts today, 22 September.

‘Duty of candour’ for healthcare professionals could duplicate existing patient protections

21st September 2015 | Law Society news
The Society has raised concerns that proposals to legislate for a ‘duty of candour’ in healthcare could duplicate existing processes

Law Society welcomes new Sheriff Appeal Court regulations from Scottish Government

18th September 2015 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed new Scottish Government regulations on legal aid funding of summary appeals in Scotland.

Law Society welcomes Justice Committee decision to reject new Sheriff Appeal Court regulations

15th September 2015 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee’s decision today to reject new regulations on legal aid funding for summary appeals in Scotland.

Scam with false banks details being sent to solicitors’ clients

15th September 2015 | Fraud alerts , For the public
We’ve been made aware of a scam where members of the public have received emails claiming to be from solicitors, providing false bank account details.

Voting open for Law Society Council by-election in Edinburgh

11th September 2015 | Law Society news
Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland’s Council by-election and solicitors in Edinburgh are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.

LawCare support available for Registered Paralegals

3rd September 2015 | Law Society news
Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegals can now make use of a free, confidential support and advice service for legal professionals.

September 2015 Bulletin

2nd September 2015 | Law Society news
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our September Bulletin.

Response to the First Minister’s Programme for Government

1st September 2015 | Law Society news
Responding to the First Minister’s Programme for Government, Christine McLintock, President of the Law Society of Scotland said: “This programme announced today is wide ranging and the First Minister clearly has a strong focus not just on the next parliamentary term, but the longer term future.

Bogus banks calls targeting firms - September 2015

1st September 2015 | Fraud alerts
We have been made aware of 'bogus bank calls' currently being received with the following features...

Attempted frauds on client accounts - September 2015

1st September 2015 | Fraud alerts , For the public
Recent attempted frauds on client accounts have involved the cashroom receiving emails, apparently from the most senior person in the firm, enquiring into how to initiate a bank transfer.

Professional Practice updates - September 2015

1st September 2015 | Professional support | Consumer and civil rights
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Regulations come into effect on 1 October 2015.

Trainee blog - John Morgan

1st September 2015 | New lawyers
John Morgan is one of our new trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.

NQ blog - September 2015: Managing less favourable outcomes as an NQ

1st September 2015 | New lawyers
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.

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