Law Society news archive for 2015
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Review presents an important opportunity to examine trial procedure
Ian Cruickshank, convener of the Law Society of Scotland Criminal Law Committee, responds to the publication of the Scottish Court Service Evidence and Procedure Review
Scam using the name ‘Carter Legal Associates’
We’re aware of a scam firm who have been claiming to be solicitors called Carter Legal Associates.
Scam using the name 'RTS Legal'
We recently learned that a scam firm, RTS Legal (also known as Road Traffic Specialists, also known as Legally Covered), is claiming to be based at an address in Glasgow.
Scam law firm using the name ‘David Clarkson Solicitors’
We’re aware of a scam reportedly using the name ‘David Clarkson Solicitors’, who claim to be based in Glasgow.
Scam misusing the name 'McNeil’s solicitors'
We have been notified that the name ‘John McNeil, Senior Advocate’ is reportedly being used on scam employment offers.
Diversity steering group to tackle barriers to the bench
A diversity steering group has set out proposals to help overcome barriers to a judicial career in a new report.
In-House Lawyers' Group newsletter - March 2015
The future of the In-house Lawyers' Group is the big topic up for discussion in the spring 2015 ILG newsletter.
Permanency of Scottish Parliament a political declaration rather than a matter of law, Law Society says
Current proposals to make the Scottish Parliament "permanent" represent a political declaration rather than any matter of law, the Law Society of Scotland said today.
Society president joins Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland President, Alistair Morris, has been appointed as a solicitor member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
Government review of the SARs regime
The Law Society is seeking its members views on suspicious activity reports (SARs) for the Government's review.
Local pupils battle their way into debate tournament semi-finals
Local school pupils have won through to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after arguing the cases for and against the removal of immigration controls.
Law Society publishes its priorities for next UK Government
The protection of human rights, growing the economy and gaining long term clarity on the UK’s membership of the European Union should be among the key priorities for political parties, the Law Society of Scotland said today, 2 March.
