Law Society news archive for 2015
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Glasgow law firm targeted by fraudsters
Scottish solicitors and members of the public are being warned to be on the alert for fraudulent law firms by the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society launches video guide to starting a business
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a new video aimed at members of the public wanting to start their own business.
August 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our August Bulletin.
Nominations open for Law Society Council by-election in Edinburgh
Nominations are now open for solicitors in Edinburgh hoping to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision making body.
Society’s Laura Malcolm appointed as director to LawCare board
Professional Support Manager Laura Malcolm will become the Society’s new trustee and director on the board of LawCare.
Law Society to publish guides for new parents
Scottish solicitors, paralegals and other legal services professionals will soon benefit from new guides aimed at helping them have a smooth return to work after maternity, shared-parental or adoption leave.
Professional practice updates - August 2015
The key features of the Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 will be implemented on 22 September – the start of the new legal year.
Trainee blog - David Bales
David Bales is another of our trainee bloggers who takes a look back at the last two years as his traineeship ends and he starts his new role as a solicitor in Brodies’ real estate department in Glasgow in July.
NQ blog - August 2015: Being a trusted legal adviser means more than knowing the law
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Legal aid news and updates - August 2015
We are currently consulting with members on legal aid regulations which have been laid in the Scottish Parliament. The regulations make changes to legal aid payment structures because of structural changes through the Courts Reform Act 2014, which are soon to be implemented.
Tackling the gender pay gap - 42% difference between male and female solicitors
For some female solicitors, Friday, 31 July marks the point after which they are effectively working for free until the end of the year.
Brussels Agenda - July/August 2015
The latest news from the Law Societies' Brussels Office.
