Law Society news
Society responds to SLCC trends analysis
The Society responds to the publication of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission’s report on trends in complaints against solicitors.
Scam using the name 'Thomas Oxford, ESQ.’
We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a fake solicitor claiming to have an address in Edinburgh.
Law Society Council candidates announced
Eight of the 10 seats due to be filled on the Law Society of Scotland’s Council this year will see a contested election after 17 solicitors put themselves forward for the 2015 elections.
Recommended pay rates for trainees to increase
Trainee solicitors across Scotland are set to benefit after the Law Society of Scotland agreed a 2% increase to its recommended pay rates.
Society welcomes appointment of Neil Stevenson as SLCC chief executive
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the news that the organisation's current director of representation Neil Stevenson is to be appointed the new chief executive of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.
Society pays tribute to Lindsay Montgomery who is to retire as SLAB chief executive
Scottish Legal Aid Board Chief Executive Lindsay Montgomery is to retire in August.
Reappearance of scam using the name 'RTS Legal'
It’s come to our attention that a scam firm, calling itself RTS Legal (also known as Road Traffic Specialists, also known as Legally Covered), is again trying to gain business from clients via their website.
Brussels Agenda - April 2015
This is the Brussels office's monthly electronic newsletter. It summarises EU developments of interest to solicitors and their clients. It covers developments in EU law that affect professional practice and the way solicitors run their firms.
Law Society welcomes publication of post-corroboration safeguards report
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed publication of Lord Bonomy's report on the Post-corroboration Safeguards Review.
Law Society welcomes decision to remove corroboration proposals from Criminal Justice Bill
Law Society welcomes Cabinet Secretary announcement on removing proposals to abolish corroboration from Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill
Law students and summer placements: a quick summary
Rob Marrs looks at the summer placement for law students and explains who should apply and who should steer clear for now.
Scam using the name ‘DIT & BOOI LAW CHAMBERS’
We have received a report of a fake law firm calling itself ‘DIT & BOOI LAW CHAMBERS’, which is asking the people it contacts to transfer money to their bank account.
Glasgow set to welcome 2015 Commonwealth Law Conference
Glasgow is preparing to welcome one of the most prestigious conferences on the international legal calendar, the 19th Commonwealth Law Conference.
Edinburgh siblings become solicitors
A brother and sister from Edinburgh have been admitted as Scottish solicitors on the same day.
Law Society unveils Scotland’s first national memorial for WWI lawyers
The Law Society of Scotland has unveiled the first national memorial to the Scottish lawyers who served and died in the First World War.
SDLT returns for Scottish transactions with an effective date before 1 April 2015 – Scottish local authority codes
Advice on pre 1 April SDLT returns received from HMRC
Aspiring members of Law Society Council could shape the future of the profession
Nominations are now open for solicitors hoping to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision making body.
First Scottish sign up to support Law Society Smartcard
Leading searching, postal and document management services provider First Scottish have signed up to support the roll out of the Law Society’s new Smartcard.
LBTT and SLfT replace SDLT and UK Landfill tax from today 1 April
Today Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) will replace Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on transactions involving land in Scotland and Scottish Landfill Tax will replace UK Landfill tax on landfill in Scotland.
Society to invite tenders for digital conveyancing portal
The Society is to invite tenders for the potential development of a digital property portal.
Law Society launches new video for first time buyers
'7 steps to your new home' helps explain the process of buying a house in Scotland for first time buyers
April 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our April Bulletin.
Bogus banks calls - April 2015
We have been made aware of a number of recent 'bogus bank calls' which coincides with the release of a further warning from the SRA to solicitors in England & Wales.
Trainee blog - Andrew Gibson
Andrew Gibson is one of our new trainee bloggers. He’s one of three trainees from Brodies LLP who’ll be contributing to the blog.