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SNAILED IT… Law society takes a shine to ‘Pilgrimage to Paisley’ commemorations

8th November 2019 | For the public , Law Society news , Schools

Two commemorative plaques highlighting the importance of the ‘snail in a bottle case’ which laid the foundations of the modern law of negligence, have been refurbished and unveiled in Paisley today as part of the Law Society of Scotland’s 70th anniversary celebrations.

2018 Law Awards of Scotland commendation blog

16th October 2019 | For the public , Law Society news

Andrew Robertson, Managing Director of McClure Solicitors tells us how his firms operating model will lead to planned growth in the future.

Law Society of Scotland says education is essential next step for new smacking ban

3rd October 2019 | For the public , Research and policy , Public Policy Committee , Children

New legislation banning the smacking of children needs to be supported by a comprehensive public education and awareness campaign.

2019 Scottish legal award winner blogs

1st October 2019 | For the public

Alastair Shepherd, partner at Coulters reflects on yet another success for the growing Edinburgh Law Firm.

Law Society and Faculty comment on importance of independent judiciary and legal profession

20th September 2019 | For the public , International , Law Society news

Law Society President John Mulholland and Dean of the Faculty of Advocates Gordon Jackson QC jointly comment in advance of the Supreme Court judgment on the UK Government’s prorogation of Parliament.

Law Society at the Elder Abuse Scotland Conference

10th September 2019 | Law Society news , For the public

Policy Executive, Gillian Mawdsley, was delighted to attend and participate at the Action on Elder Abuse Scotland 2019 National Conference on behalf of the Law Society of Scotland by running a workshop on how the Scottish legal system should protect older people.

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New anti-money laundering committee

28th March 2019 | Law Society news , For the public , Career growth

A brand new regulatory anti-money laundering (AML) sub committee is being set up to ensure that the Law Society can meet its increasing statutory obligations as a responsible and effective AML regulator.

Law Society of Scotland launches reporting concerns line

1st February 2019 | Regulation , For the public

Individuals with concerns that members of the legal community are involved with financial improprieties or money laundering, can now anonymously report their concerns to the professional body for Scottish solicitors.

UK Supreme Court rules that Scottish Parliament Continuity Bill cannot become law

13th December 2018 | For the public , International , Law Society news

Law Society comments on Supreme Court ruling on the Continuity Bill

Future of legal services regulation

4th December 2018 | Regulation , For the public

Carole Ford, lay convener of the Regulatory Committee, writes about the need for reform of legal services regulation which ensures robust public protections.

Let's talk about stress

6th November 2018 | For the public , Law Society news , Wellbeing

Our Head of High Street Engagement, Katie McKenna, shares her personal experience of stress and calls for employers and employees to look stress in the face and take positive action.

Opportunities for influence and development on our committees

5th September 2018 | Law Society news , Professional support , Regulation , For the public

Solicitors and non-solicitors have the opportunity to get involved with the work of the Law Society of Scotland, influencing decisions affecting the Scottish legal profession and helping to shape good law.