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Law Society comment on SCTS review
The Law Society comments on the publication on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Evidence and Procedure Review - Next Steps
Changes to practice rules and constitution
Changes to solicitor practice rules and to our constitution to take effect from 1 September 2016.
EU proposals for TV, music and sport subscriptions too timid says Law Society
Proposed EU legislation allowing holiday makers travelling in Europe to access online content, such as digital film and TV services, has come under scrutiny from the Law Society of Scotland.
Proposed healthcare whistleblower should have power to compel public bodies to act
The Society responds to proposals for a new healthcare whistleblower role.
Law Society of Scotland welcomes recommendations to protect legal professional privilege in investigatory powers bill
The Law Society has welcomed recommendations in the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill report published today, Thursday, 11 February.
Local pupils win through to national debate tournament semi-finals
Local school pupils have battled their way to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after arguing the cases for and against paying compensation for historical injustices.
Law Society to consult solicitors on SLCC levy plans for 2016-17
The Society is seeking solicitors’ views on the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's draft operating plan and budget for 2016-17.
10 solicitors among first summary sheriff appointments
Ten solicitors are among the first appointed to the new judicial office of summary sheriff, created under the 2014 Courts...
Lobbying Bill to include video-conference meetings with MSPs
Plans to include video-conference communications with MSPs in the Lobbying Bill will improve transparency says the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society launches guides for new parents
Scottish solicitors, paralegals and other legal services professionals can now benefit from new guides aimed at helping them have a smooth return to work after maternity, shared-parental or adoption leave.
Law Society seeks solicitors’ views on impact of court closures
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a survey looking for Scottish solicitors’ views on the impact of local courts closures across Scotland.
February 2016 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our February 2016 Bulletin
