Professional Practice Update - December 2017

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.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

A major consultation has been launched on the consumer fund available to clients who fall victim to the dishonesty of Scottish solicitors.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The Law Society of Scotland has published recommendations to help employers put in place ‘fair access’ recruitment processes.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Responding to today’s High Court ruling that the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act (DRIPA) is illegal...

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The UK Government has issued guidance to businesses following the introduction of temporary capital control measures in Greece.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

From 10-12 July, the member login section of our website will be unavailable due to scheduled improvements.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

The summer 2015 edition of the In-house Lawyers' Group newsletter is out now.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Following the UK General Election, it’s clear there will be a referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union. We want to hear your views.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

We’ve been made aware of a scam where a fraudulent firm of solicitors have copied the website of a genuine firm and are using their names and photographs in an attempt to deceive potential clients.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

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.

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

In response to the UK Government’s proposals on English votes for English laws, Christine McLintock, president of the Law society...

Professional Practice Update - December 2017

Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our July Bulletin.