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Society’s Laura Malcolm appointed as director to LawCare board
Professional Support Manager Laura Malcolm will become the Society’s new trustee and director on the board of LawCare.
Law Society to publish guides for new parents
Scottish solicitors, paralegals and other legal services professionals will soon benefit from new guides aimed at helping them have a smooth return to work after maternity, shared-parental or adoption leave.
Legal aid news and updates - August 2015
We are currently consulting with members on legal aid regulations which have been laid in the Scottish Parliament. The regulations make changes to legal aid payment structures because of structural changes through the Courts Reform Act 2014, which are soon to be implemented.
Lobbying proposals need more clarity, Law Society says
Proposals put forward by the Scottish Government for a register of lobbyists need to be clearer and better defined, the Law Society of Scotland said today 27 July.
Law Society launches consultation on client protection fund
A major consultation has been launched on the consumer fund available to clients who fall victim to the dishonesty of Scottish solicitors.
Law Society publishes new guidance for recruiting trainees
The Law Society of Scotland has published recommendations to help employers put in place ‘fair access’ recruitment processes.
Data Retention Act ruling welcomed by the Law Society of Scotland
Responding to today’s High Court ruling that the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act (DRIPA) is illegal...
Protect consumers and cut bureaucracy by devolving estate agency to Scotland, Law Society says
People buying or selling property in Scotland would be better protected if the regulation of estate agency was devolved to the Scottish Parliament, the Law Society of Scotland said today, Monday 6 July.
English Votes for English Laws : Law Society of Scotland Responds
In response to the UK Government’s proposals on English votes for English laws, Christine McLintock, president of the Law society...
July 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our July Bulletin.
John O'Donnell appeal hearing
Former solicitor John O’Donnell was admonished at an appeal court hearing today, 1 July 2015.
Law Society welcomes appointment of Colin Lancaster as Chief Executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the news that Colin Lancaster has been appointed the new chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB).
