Law Society news archive for 2018
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Legal charity wins silver in European Association Awards
The Lawscot Foundation won the silver award in the ‘Most Innovative Development by an Association’ category in the 2018 European Association Awards.
Scottish legal sector sets its sights on global market
A joint initiative to put Scotland’s legal services on the international map will be launched today.
Putting Scotland's legal sector on the international map
Our Head of International, Katie Hay, explains what's behind the launch of Scottish Legal International and encourages firms with international aspirations to find out more.
Judicial Factor appointed to Dalbeattie law firm
A Judicial Factor has been appointed to Dalbeattie law firm, Austins LLP
Admission regulations under review
As part of the Law Society’s Rules Review Project, regulations on admission as a solicitor are to be revised.
Redemption statements scam
Scottish law firms have recently been targeted by a redemption statement scam when acting in sale or remortgage transactions.
Suspected email scam targeting solicitor firms
We are aware of a potential scam where solicitor firms are receiving emails claiming to be from members of the public asking them to click a 'dropbox' link.
Fake law firm calling itself 'James Strachen Solicitors'
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself 'James Strachen Solicitors' claiming to have an address at Carnoustie High Street in Angus.
Fake law firm calling itself ‘Campbell Brown’
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself ‘Campbell Brown Legal Solicitors’ with a website claiming Campbell Brown is their ‘lead attorney’ and they ‘take cases all over the world’.
2018 Financial Benchmarking Survey launch
Law firms across Scotland are invited to take part in a survey to assess the financial health of the legal sector.
Considering a career outside a big firm
Arlene Gibbs, Aberdeenshire Council, discusses her experience at the Lawscot Student Roadshow speaking about career opportunities outside a big firm, from an in-house and high street perspective.
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.
