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Smishing fraud alert - 27 May 2017

27th May 2017 | Fraud alerts
Smishing – the term used for SMS phishing – is an activity which enables criminals to steal victims’ money or identity, or both, as a result of a response to a text message.

Graham Matthews takes up reins as Law Society President

26th May 2017 | Law Society news
North-east solicitor Graham Matthews has taken up the role of President of the Law Society of Scotland today, Friday 26 May.

Adrian Ward honoured and vote for PC freeze at AGM

25th May 2017 | Law Society news | Mental health
The solicitor credited with pioneering much of Scotland’s modern law on incapacity and mental disabilities has been awarded honorary life membership of the Law Society of Scotland.

Brussels Agenda - May 2017

24th May 2017 | International , Research and policy
Read the May edition, for all the latest EU developments.

Law Society Council election results

23rd May 2017 | Law Society news
Six new members join one familiar face on the Law Society of Scotland Council as representatives for two the constituencies of Aberdeen, Banff, Peterhead and Stonehaven and Edinburgh.

Scammers using WannaCry attack to lure victims - 23 May 2017

23rd May 2017 | Fraud alerts
Action Fraud has received the first reports of tech-support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack.

Increasing fraudulent bank calls to law firms - 23 May 2017

23rd May 2017 | Fraud alerts
Over the last week, we have been receiving multiple calls or emails every day about attempted fraud attacks on client accounts.

Fraudsters target conveyancing firms on busy days - 19 May 2017

19th May 2017 | Fraud alerts
The Lloyds Banking Group professional practices team has warned conveyancing firms to be aware of fraudsters targeting them at busy times for completions.

First Minister and leading legal figures back LGBT+ workplace equality campaign

18th May 2017 | Equality and diversity , Videos , Law Society news
A campaign to promote LGBT+ equality in the workplace is being launched by the Law Society of Scotland and The Glass Network today, Thursday, 18 May.

WannaCry ransomware cyber attacks - 17 May 2017

17th May 2017 | Fraud alerts
Following the WannaCry attacks on Friday 12 May 2017, the Scottish Business Resilience centre (SBRC) has published useful guidance for businesses.

Do you know how much is enough to retire?

15th May 2017 | Business support
Mike Wardlaw, a Chartered Financial Planner with Tilney in Scotland highlights the importance of financial planning for business owners.

Leanne is a rising star

12th May 2017 | In-house lawyers , New lawyers , Law Society news
Glasgow-based solicitor Leanne Hammell has been named as the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Rising Star 2017.

Former Ross Harper partners struck off

10th May 2017 | Regulation , Law Society news
The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) has struck former Ross Harper partners Alan Susskind and Cameron Fyfe from the Roll of Solicitors following an investigation by the Law Society of Scotland.

Approach to abusive behaviour becoming increasingly "fragmented"

9th May 2017 | Research and policy , Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland has emphasised its support for continuing improvements to the way the criminal justice system responds to abusive behaviour, including domestic abuse, but has concerns the law in this area is becoming increasingly fragmented.

Voting open for Law Society of Scotland Council elections

9th May 2017 | Law Society news
Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland Council elections in which 17 solicitors are competing for a total of 7 seats across two constituencies.

Voting open for Law Society of Scotland Council elections

9th May 2017 | Law Society news
Four solicitor advocates are competing to become the first ever Council representative for Scottish solicitor advocates and five Scottish solicitors who work outside of Great Britain are vying to become the Society’s first international Council member.

Law Society Rising Star shortlist announced

8th May 2017 | In-house lawyers , New lawyers , Law Society news
The finalists for the Law Society of Scotland’s 2017 In-house Rising Star Award have been announced.

May 2017 Lawscot News

4th May 2017 | Law Society news
Our newsletter, Lawscot News, is full of the latest news and views from the Scottish legal profession.

Lifetime membership honour for incapacity and mental health law “pioneer”

4th May 2017 | Law Society news | Mental health
The solicitor credited with pioneering much of Scotland’s modern law on incapacity and mental disabilities is to be awarded honorary life membership of the Law Society.

Solicitors to vote on PC freeze at AGM

4th May 2017 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland’s governing Council is proposing to freeze solicitors’ practising certificate fee for the eighth consecutive year.

RBS Platinum donation boosts charity birthday celebrations

3rd May 2017 | Schools , Law Society news
Academically gifted law students from disadvantaged backgrounds in Scotland will benefit from a recent cash injection to the Lawscot Foundation - a charity set up by the Law Society to remove financial barriers between aspiring law students and their goal of becoming Scottish solicitors.

Letting agent code of practice update

3rd May 2017 | Professional support , Law Society news
With the Scottish Government’s Letting Agent Registration (Scotland) Regulations 2016 coming into effect next year, the Society has been actively involved in ongoing discussions to make sure that our members’ interests are represented.

Hate crime legislation review survey

3rd May 2017 | Research and policy , For the public , Law Society news
Solicitors and members of the public are being encouraged to submit their views on hate crime legislation in Scotland.

Law reform round up May 2017

3rd May 2017 | Research and policy
The Society’s committees have been working on a number of Scottish Parliament and UK Parliamentary Bills and consultations including the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill, the SLAB consultation on changes to the Code of Practice.
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