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New guidance on client communications
The guidance on client communication (Rule B4) has been updated and the new guidance will come into effect on 1 June 2016.
Plans to introduce a British Bill of Rights should enhance existing protections
The Society comments on proposals to introduce a British Bill of Rights following the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday, 18 May 2016.
Last day to vote in Law Society Council elections
Voting closes tomorrow for this year’s Law Society Council elections and solicitors working in Glasgow and Fife are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
Solicitors sought for Law Society mentoring scheme
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for solicitors and trainees from all areas of practice to become mentors as part of its expanding mentoring scheme.
Anti-corruption statement from professional bodies across the UK
The Society joins UK legal and financial professional bodies in anti-corruption pledge
Keeping children safe online
The Society has warned that proposals to prevent children accessing online porn could be counterproductive
May 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our May 2016 Bulletin
Law Society Council candidates announced
Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland Council elections in the constituencies of of Glasgow & Strathkelvin and Cupar, Dunfermline & Kirkcaldy.
Law Society of Scotland appoints Lockton as Master Policy brokers
The Law Society of Scotland has appointed leading insurance brokers Lockton to administer and broker its Master Policy of Professional Indemnity Insurance from 1 January 2017, following a recent tender process.
Ashurst LLP sign up to support schools legal education initiative
International law firm Ashurst has signed up to support the Law Society of Scotland’s Street Law programme in schools across the country.
Law Society welcomes Lady Dorrian appointment as Lord Justice Clerk
A comment from Christine McLintock, President of the Law Society of Scotland, on the announcement that the Rt. Hon Lady Dorrian QC is to be Scotland’s new Lord Justice Clerk.
Clarity needed on proposals to create offence of domestic abuse
Clarity is needed on proposals for a new law of domestic abuse if it is to help those affected by either physical or psychological abuse, says the Law Society of Scotland.
