The Law Society of Ireland has made a submission to the Irish Government on how it believes the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) should be implemented in Ireland. The EU’s AI Act, which is designed to regulate and foster responsible AI development, officially came into force on August 1, 2024. The AI Act classifies…
It pays to be clear and upfront with clients about legal fees
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) recently published an article in the Scotsman newspaper highlighting the need for Scottish solicitors to be more transparent about their pricing and the overall costs of legal services. The SLSCC referenced recent research by Consumer Scotland which showed that although the price of services is only one consideration in…
Law Society of Scotland offers innovative AML training film to its members
The Law Society of Scotland is giving its members access to an innovative anti-money laundering (AML) film-based training tool produced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The tool is designed to enhance solicitors’ awareness of economic crimes, particularly money laundering. The film dramatises examples…