Law Society news
Urgent fraud alert following unprecedented levels of scam activity - 7 October 2015
Fraud attempts against law firms are at unprecedented level.
Rising stars and stars that have risen – double celebrations at Law Society’s conference
Leigh Kirkpatrick, a solicitor at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh, has won this year’s Law Society of Scotland In-House Lawyers’ Committee Rising Star Award.
Comment on Christopher Hales case, 3 October 2015
Lorna Jack comments on the Christopher Hales case following a statement from the Labour Party calling for an inquiry on the issue.
Law Society additional comment on Christopher Hales case
Lorna Jack, chief executive of the Law Society, issued a statement at a press conference held at 3.15pm, 1 October 2015
Bogus banks calls targeting firms - 1 October 2015
A number of Scottish firms have today reported that they have been contacted by phone by a male person claiming to be from the 'Fraud Department' of their bank.
Professional Practice updates - October 2015
The Society’s Trust and Succession Sub-Committee and Professional Practice Committee both independently identified that important issues of interest and concern to the profession arose out of the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal’s findings in The Law Society of Scotland v David Haddow Campbell (11 March 2013).
Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth
Letitia Longworth obtained her graduate LLB and Diploma from the University of Edinburgh, after studying English in St Andrews for her first degree. Letitia is two months into her first seat with Brodies LLP, working with the Energy & Infrastructure team in Edinburgh.
NQ blog - October 2015: App technology and staying efficient
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Networking opportunities, Scottish notaries
Networking group to begin offering events for Scottish solicitors in London; Invitation to celebrate the EU's ratification of the Hague Conference Choice of Courts Convention; Practice rights of Scottish notaries public in England and Wales
Law Society further comment on Christopher Hales case
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
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
Our response to query on the Audit Scotland Report on Sheriff Courts supplement
Spotlight on Brexit at Law in Scotland conference
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
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
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
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
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
Our response to the opening of two new sheriff courts today, 22 September.
‘Duty of candour’ for healthcare professionals could duplicate existing patient protections
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
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
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
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
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
Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegals can now make use of a free, confidential support and advice service for legal professionals.