Law Society news archive for 2015
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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.
Law Society comment on McClure Naismith
Law Society comments on the announcement that McClure Naismith has gone into administration.
Legal traineeships and the perils of tunnel vision
Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Law Society of Scotland, reflects on his own past experiences of job hunting and the lessons for anyone looking for a traineeship.
‘Rising stars’ chance to shine
Talented lawyers working in house will have their chance to shine in this year’s search for the Law Society’s In house Lawyers Group (ILG) Rising Star.
Ambitious new strategy will see Law Society of Scotland respond to legal market changes
The Law Society of Scotland has launched an ambitious new strategy today, Thursday 13 August, which will see it expand the range of services offered to its members and open its doors to other legal professionals as well as solicitors.
Landlords and letting agents are being urged to watch out for trafficked tenants
Police Scotland is calling on landlords and letting agents to help tackle human trafficking in Scotland by being aware and alert to the problem.
