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AML annual supervisory report 2024

31st October 2024 | Regulation , Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland’s annual anti-money laundering (AML) supervisory report highlights the range of AML initiatives undertaken between April 2023 and April 2024.

Law Society welcomes scrapping of juryless trials proposal

31st October 2024 | Law Society news
The Law Society of Scotland says the Scottish Government has made the correct decision in scrapping its plans for juryless trials for sexual offences.

Solicitors concerned at court’s ruling on corroboration

31st October 2024 | Law Society news | Crime
The Law Society of Scotland says that a judgement from the High Court of Justiciary marks a significant change to the longstanding rules around corroboration in criminal cases that will likely have far-reaching consequences.

Scottish firms’ AML-related work nears £700m

28th October 2024 | Regulation
Almost £700 million of gross fees across Scottish legal firms in 2023 related to work falling under anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, analysis of the latest AML Certificate has shown.

New guide navigates AI challenges for Scottish solicitors

22nd October 2024 | Law Society news , Professional support
A new guide has been launched to help Scottish solicitors navigate the growing range of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) products while avoiding potential risks posed to their businesses and clients.

Concerns raised over AML Certificate data accuracy

21st October 2024 | Regulation
The anti-money laundering (AML) sub-committee has called on Scottish legal practices to improve the accuracy of their AML Certificate data or risk disciplinary action.

Law Society members achieve career milestones

16th October 2024 | Law Society news , Professional support
Congratulations are in order for 27 members of the Law Society of Scotland who have been recognised in their areas of practice.

Law Society of Scotland pays tribute to Iain Doran

16th October 2024
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to Scottish solicitor and committee member Iain Doran who recently passed away.

Tribute to former Law Society President Norman Stewart

8th October 2024
Susan Murray, President of the Law Society of Scotland, has paid tribute to Norman Stewart, President of the Society in 1985/86.

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