Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

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

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

Responding to the First Minister’s Programme for Government, Christine McLintock, President of the Law Society of Scotland said: “This programme announced today is wide ranging and the First Minister clearly has a strong focus not just on the next parliamentary term, but the longer term future.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

We have been made aware of 'bogus bank calls' currently being received with the following features...

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

Recent attempted frauds on client accounts have involved the cashroom receiving emails, apparently from the most senior person in the firm, enquiring into how to initiate a bank transfer.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Regulations come into effect on 1 October 2015.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

John Morgan is one of our new trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

Law Society comments on the announcement that McClure Naismith has gone into administration.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Law Society of Scotland, reflects on his own past experiences of job hunting and the lessons for anyone looking for a traineeship.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

Talented lawyers working in house will have their chance to shine in this year’s search for the Law Society’s In house Lawyers Group (ILG) Rising Star.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

The Law Society of Scotland has launched an ambitious new strategy today, Thursday 13 August, which will see it expand the range of services offered to its members and open its doors to other legal professionals as well as solicitors.

Whats new for Controllers and Processors under GDPR

Police Scotland is calling on landlords and letting agents to help tackle human trafficking in Scotland by being aware and alert to the problem.