Law Society news archive for September 2015
- Posts in September, 2015
Scam with false banks details being sent to solicitors’ clients
We’ve been made aware of a scam where members of the public have received emails claiming to be from solicitors, providing false bank account details.
Voting open for Law Society Council by-election in Edinburgh
Voting is now open for the Law Society of Scotland’s Council by-election and solicitors in Edinburgh are being encouraged to make the most of their vote.
LawCare support available for Registered Paralegals
Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegals can now make use of a free, confidential support and advice service for legal professionals.
September 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our September Bulletin.
Response to the First Minister’s Programme for Government
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.
Bogus banks calls targeting firms - September 2015
We have been made aware of 'bogus bank calls' currently being received with the following features...
Attempted frauds on client accounts - September 2015
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.
Professional Practice updates - September 2015
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Regulations come into effect on 1 October 2015.
Trainee blog - John Morgan
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.
NQ blog - September 2015: Managing less favourable outcomes as an NQ
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.