Law Society news archive for 2018
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Benefit sanctions are failing to treat claimants with dignity
The Law Society has said that benefit sanctions are failing to treat claimants with dignity in its latest consultation response
Solicitors agree first PC fee rise in nine years
A modest rise in the cost of practising as a Scottish solicitor has been agreed following an eight-year freeze.
New president takes up the reins at the Law Society of Scotland
Alison Atack took over the presidency from Graham Matthews at today’s meeting of the Law Society’s decision-making Council, while Falkirk-based solicitor, John Mulholland, became the new Vice President.
Law Society publishes cloud computing guide
Thinking about moving to the cloud? Check our newly published cloud computing guide.
Public policy highlights
Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.
Have bookmakers in Scotland been dealt a blow?
Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing (Scotland) at law firm TLT and a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Licensing Law Sub-committee looks at why it’s a significant time for bookmakers and the gambling industry in Scotland.
The value of research
Research executive Nicola Whiteford discusses the value of research and urges our members to have their say and take part in this year's Profile of the Profession survey before 30 May
Law Society launches price transparency consultation
We are asking the legal profession and consumer bodies for their views on price transparency for legal services.
Changes to the guidance on ownership and destruction of files
Fiona J Robb, Director of Professional Practice, talks about changes to the guidance on ownership and destruction of files in anticipation of the imminent arrival of GDPR.
New and returning Council members welcomed on board
Two new members and two familiar faces have been elected by their peers to join the Law Society's Council, in the latest round of contested elections.
Five key lessons learned during my traineeship
Tim Taylor, a second year trainee solicitor at Hastings Legal discusses the five key things he has learned during the traineeship
Student competition winner 2018
This year’s annual student competition run by the Law Society in partnership with the Scottish Parliament invited students to consider the role of committees in the Scottish parliament and take a creative approach to answering the question.
