Law Society news archive for 2016
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Bogus bank calls & emails – 'safe accounts' a new variation - 17 March 2016
In the past we have issued alerts about bogus bank calls and emails. However, this week we have been made aware of a new variation which has been attempted in the Perth area and possibly elsewhere.
Property update: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)
An email sent to residential property and personal tax solicitors about the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Not too late for Scotland Bill to fully incorporate Sewel convention
The Society has called on the UK Government to use the remaining stages of the Scotland Bill’s passage through parliament to ensure the Sewel convention is fully incorporated into law.
Scam offering legal services using the name 'Solicitor Legale'
We've been made aware of an alleged scam involving a fake legal firm calling itself 'Solicitor Legale' who are offering legal services.
A guide to networking for law students
Ross Wallace, a diploma student at the University of Glasgow, offers some guidance to law students on the dark arts of networking.
New charity announced at Law Society office opening
The Law Society of Scotland announced it will be launching a new charity for prospective lawyers at its official office opening yesterday, Monday 14 March 2016.
Local pupils win through to national debating tournament final
Local school pupils have won through to the final of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after pitting their wits against schools across the country.
Law Society and Spanish National Bar mark Smartcard partnership at Excellence Awards
Society’s Smartcard project named as finalist at the recent UK Association Excellence Awards.
Equality means business
Rob Marrs, Head of Education at the Society, puts forward the business case for equality and diversity.
Lobbying Bill should include written and oral communications with MSPs
The Scottish Government should aim to be as transparent as possible under the terms of the Lobbying Bill, says the Law Society.
Law Society calls for effects of proposed second home supplement to be monitored
The Society has said the effects of an additional tax on second homes should be monitored closely to ensure that people who are simply trying to move house are not caught out by the proposed new charge.
Scam offering legal services around immigration
We've been made aware of an attempted scam where legal services are being offered to people overseas who want to come and work in Scotland.
