Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

North-east solicitor Graham Matthews has taken up the role of President of the Law Society of Scotland today, Friday 26 May.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

The solicitor credited with pioneering much of Scotland’s modern law on incapacity and mental disabilities has been awarded honorary life membership of the Law Society of Scotland.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Read the May edition, for all the latest EU developments.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Six new members join one familiar face on the Law Society of Scotland Council as representatives for two the constituencies of Aberdeen, Banff, Peterhead and Stonehaven and Edinburgh.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Action Fraud has received the first reports of tech-support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Over the last week, we have been receiving multiple calls or emails every day about attempted fraud attacks on client accounts.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

The Lloyds Banking Group professional practices team has warned conveyancing firms to be aware of fraudsters targeting them at busy times for completions.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

A campaign to promote LGBT+ equality in the workplace is being launched by the Law Society of Scotland and The Glass Network today, Thursday, 18 May.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Following the WannaCry attacks on Friday 12 May 2017, the Scottish Business Resilience centre (SBRC) has published useful guidance for businesses.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Mike Wardlaw, a Chartered Financial Planner with Tilney in Scotland highlights the importance of financial planning for business owners.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

Glasgow-based solicitor Leanne Hammell has been named as the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Rising Star 2017.

Pupils from four Scottish schools through to final of national debating tournament

The Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) has struck former Ross Harper partners Alan Susskind and Cameron Fyfe from the Roll of Solicitors following an investigation by the Law Society of Scotland.