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Guidance to enable RoS interim measures

26th March 2020
UK Finance has confirmed that most major lenders are in agreement with Law Society guidance in support of RoS interim measures to allow some urgent transactions to settle following the closure of the Applications Record of the Land Register of Scotland.

Statement on efforts to produce guidance for property sales

26th March 2020 | Professional support , Law Society news
Guidance has now been agreed and published to enable interim measures introduced by Registers of Scotland to allow some urgent property transactions to settle this week. Ahead of that guidance Law Society President John Mulholland talked about the work which went into preparing it.

Stakeholder talks following suspension of the Applications Record

25th March 2020 | Law Society news
Following the Prime Minister's statement on Monday 23, Registers of Scotland suspended the Applications Record of the Land Register which means that they are no longer accepting applications for registration of titles. The Law Society is in talks with RoS to scope out possible ways forward.

Faculty ruling does not change solicitor obligations

24th March 2020 | Criminal court work
Our comment following the publication of a Dean's Ruling allowing Faculty members to appear in criminal matters, short of trial, without the instructing solicitor.

Law Society responds to CMA report on legal services in Scotland

24th March 2020 | Regulation
The Society responds to the Competition and Markets Authority report on legal services in Scotland

Homeworking hacks: our starter for 10

23rd March 2020 | Law Society news , Wellbeing , Professional support
What do you need to think about as a colleague, manager or leader to help manage stress, increase mood and motivation when you’re working from home? Here's our starter for 10.

Lexfactor postponed

12th March 2020 | Law Society news
In light of current circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Lexfactor. Lorna Jack, chief executive explains.

Philip Rodney introduces Argyll Cycle

11th March 2020 | Law Society news
Philip Rodney will take to the stage this Thursday, in his latest role as Lexfactor Master of Ceremonies. In the run up to the event, Philip interviews the first (in alphabetical order only) Lexfactor band, Argyll Cycle.

Public policy highlights

10th March 2020 | Research and policy
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.

Collaboration with ICO set to benefit legal tech sector

9th March 2020 | Professional support
Scotland’s legal tech sector is set to benefit from support from the Information Commissioner Office in developing innovative solutions to ensure GDPR compliance.

International Women's Day 2020

6th March 2020 | Law Society news , Equality and diversity
For International Women's Day 2020, we asked some of our members to tell us about the women in law who have inspired them during their career.

Face the future for the next 100 years of women in law

4th March 2020 | Law Society news , Equality and diversity
Members of the Scottish legal community are invited to face the future and have their pictures taken as part of a global photography project showcasing the future of women in law. The photo shoot will be held between 11am and 3pm on Friday 6 March at the Law Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh office in the run up to International Women’s Day .

Annual competition for risk management bright ideas commences

4th March 2020 | Law Society news
Annual competition for risk management bright ideas commences

LexFactor Battle judges announced

3rd March 2020
Scotland's Lord President will head up the panel of judges for the LexFactor battle of the bands on 12 March.

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