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Scottish notaries working in England and Wales - we need your input
We’re continuing to argue for revision of the restrictions in the Legal Services Act 2007 which prevent Scottish notaries working in England from performing notarial services.
Law Society comment on court fees consultation
Eilidh Wiseman, president of the Law Society, comments on Scottish Government proposals for raising fees for bringing court actions across the civil courts.
Law Society pays tribute to Jock Smith
Law Society president Eilidh Wiseman has paid tribute to past president Jock Smith (John Mitchell Melvin Smith WS), who passed away last week.
New stop and search powers would have little benefit, Law Society says
The Law Society of Scotland has questioned the benefit of giving police new powers to stop and search children and young people today, Monday 18 July.
Law Society of Scotland urges House of Lords to protect client confidentiality
We have urged the House of Lords to support proposals to protect confidentiality between lawyers and clients under the Investigatory Powers Bill, which begins its committee stage today, Monday 11 July.
July 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our July 2016 Bulletin
Patient-centred no-fault redress scheme must not increase blame culture in NHS
The Society has responded to Scottish Government proposals for a no-blame redress scheme for the healthcare sector
New In-house Lawyers Committee Convener
Graeme McWilliams, Legal Adviser at Standard Life, has been appointed as convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC).
The Society's comment on the UK's vote to leave the EU
Law Society president says Brexit vote marks the start of monumental change for the UK
Scottish legal profession tackles mental health issues
A new collaborative initiative to promote and support mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish legal community launches this week.
Time to review time limits on raising court actions
The Society believes clarity is needed on the current time limits for raising claims in court.
Voting open for in-house lawyers’ representative
Voting is open for the Law Society of Scotland In-house Lawyers Committee (ILC) Convener election and all in-house solicitors are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
