Law Society of Scotland
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Press releases - April 2010

Law Society’s Council adopts compromise ABS policy

30 April 2010

The Council of the Law Society of Scotland today voted to change its policy on alternative business structures (ABSs)

The Society and Scottish Parliament annual essay competition for new lawyers

22 April 2010

Law students are in with a chance of winning a rare opportunity to work in the legal department of the Scottish Parliament.

Solicitors reject compromise on ABSs at Law Society SGM

21 April 2010

Solicitors voted against the introduction of alternative business structures (ABSs) in Scotland as proposed in the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill at a Law Society of Scotland SGM today.

Law Society of Scotland comments on SLAS president resignation

16 April 2010

Ian Smart, President of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “We regret that the President of the Scottish Law Agents Society has chosen to step down.

Law Society reconfirms Special General Meeting on April 21

16 April 2010

The Society was advised by representatives of SLAS(Friday, April 16) that around 30 solicitors attended a meeting in Edinburgh this morning, which those present claimed was a Special General Meeting.

Reconvened Society SGM to be postponed until 21 April

13 April 2010

The Society has today (13 April) sent a notice to all members confirming that the reconvened SGM will not now go ahead on 16 April but will take place instead on 21 April.

Law Society of Scotland SGM to Reconvene on 16 April

06 April 2010

The date for the reconvened SGM on alternative business structures will be held at the Sheriton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on Friday, 16 April at 9.30 am.

Law Society of Scotland fears powers to block internet users breaches human rights

06 April 2010

The Digital Economy Bill enters its second reading in the House of Commons.