tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post7680373043513846157..comments2024-03-29T12:58:06.213+00:00Comments on The Justice Diaries: Royal Bank failure blamed on lack of regulation by ex Law Society Boss who campaigned against stronger regulation of solicitorsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-25981015913935017642010-01-16T19:59:19.158+00:002010-01-16T19:59:19.158+00:00I see Mill's friend Goodwin gets another job w...I see Mill's friend Goodwin gets another job with a bunch of goon architects ! Jeez if ever there was a time to boycott everything from Scotland it MUST be now !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-61556309685139637452009-01-29T12:06:00.000+00:002009-01-29T12:06:00.000+00:00Douglas Mill - always good for a laugh is what you...Douglas Mill - always good for a laugh is what you should have called this clip.<BR/>He seems to know plenty about RBS & Fred,maybe more than is good for him so I'd invite him along to the Parliamentary inquiry to let the rest of us in on what he might know .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-6258645975350755712009-01-23T15:20:00.000+00:002009-01-23T15:20:00.000+00:00great story Peter and as you say with fiends like ...great story Peter and as you say with fiends like these it must make people wonder the company they keep (oh and I meant to say fiends, not friends !)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-28232817497753153922009-01-23T11:33:00.000+00:002009-01-23T11:33:00.000+00:00Simply to say I agree with all the posters who say...Simply to say I agree with all the posters who say Mill should shut up but he wont because thats not his nature.<BR/>You should see some of the other things he got up to while Chief Exec -I think you might find there are people willing to talk now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-17035309645794510532009-01-22T20:59:00.000+00:002009-01-22T20:59:00.000+00:00Hmm some very interesting comments here and a fair...Hmm some very interesting comments here and a fair point about the RBS and sponsorship of lawyers.<BR/>I think I will take my business elsewhere if that is the case so thanks to whoever posted that Scotsman story or wherever it came from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-26885921151139209152009-01-22T18:52:00.000+00:002009-01-22T18:52:00.000+00:00a disgusting outburst from a man who has caused me...a disgusting outburst from a man who has caused me a lot of pain since i made a complaint against my lawyer<BR/><BR/>i wouldnt trust Mill or Goodwin or anyone at the law society or the rbs nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-14059044309644479632009-01-22T17:57:00.000+00:002009-01-22T17:57:00.000+00:00I think Mill probably did the best thing possible ...I think Mill probably did the best thing possible in opening his trap on BBC.Now we know there is a relationship between the Law Society and RBS and its worth the former Law Society boss coming out in support of the worlds worst banker and that only happens where there is BIG MONEY involved.<BR/>Law Society we are watching you and RBS too and all that sponsorship of lawyers should end now the taxpayer has had to save the bankAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-77942429937490956572009-01-22T16:26:00.000+00:002009-01-22T16:26:00.000+00:00gosh I want to see this master policy! this is car...gosh I want to see this master policy! this is carrie reilly and I would like too see it since I am the one they were supposed to be protecting and know nothing about it. I want too see if I even signed the document. I doubt it. that is why aren't they giving it too you. is it because it was done out of deception? They have gone around killing friends of mine and tehn the opposition comes in and doesn't disclose that they are truly criminal lawyer protecting the criminal and start to do business with me and never tell me their true intention. they can kill a friend of mine and then manipulate the situation and others around me to protect themselves? I would never agree to sign with a company that did that. I was manipulated by these individuals because of the people they represented in criminal court. that is what happened. they were all part of a murder and they surrounded me to protect heir interests and then set me up. do you understand that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-35321600425717855382009-01-22T16:25:00.000+00:002009-01-22T16:25:00.000+00:00Thanks for the tip,I will avoid Scottish Banks as ...Thanks for the tip,I will avoid Scottish Banks as well as Scottish lawyers now too.Everyone should do the same if they want to protect their money from these creepsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-19266086947127002722009-01-22T16:15:00.000+00:002009-01-22T16:15:00.000+00:00mr cherbi, if you knew that they were blocking cal...mr cherbi, if you knew that they were blocking calls from my father, mail too my office and htat they were only there too steal and set me up then you would understand the situation.. they were also on the other side of the fence. they only blocked the truth together. it was complete mutany so I gave my brother a sworn statement of what they did at my office.. I asked him to bankrupt the busuiness and that I never requested any line of credit for anything nor did I ever assign that right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-50549726342135014762009-01-22T16:08:00.000+00:002009-01-22T16:08:00.000+00:00I have never aloud anyone to act on behalf of my f...I have never aloud anyone to act on behalf of my firm to protect me nor to lend any of my own personal money nor to pay for any issues that arise. It wouldn't benefit me because just like they did they could set me up and then use me to claim millions on my back side. they had poisoned me and besides my father wouldn't have never agreeded too it. I was the sole owner of my business. I started it in 1992 and I had all the inetests of the company. if others had proven their loyalty it would have been something for me to reward when I closed it. but thy were blocking calls, mail and other things. I have asked my brother wes to bankrupt my businees and swore that I started it on my own and was the only owner. no one else contributed anything except what they were paid for...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-48374481782729875892009-01-22T15:29:00.000+00:002009-01-22T15:29:00.000+00:00Thanks for all your comments on this article.I wil...Thanks for all your comments on this article.<BR/><BR/>I will be looking into the connections between the RBS, Douglas Mill & the Law Society of Scotland .. any information or cases of complaint involving solicitors, and mentions of the bank please post for further study.Diary of Injusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00697476580161690118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-41447901049752307882009-01-22T14:21:00.000+00:002009-01-22T14:21:00.000+00:00Yes it turns out the RBS sponsors the Law Society ...Yes it turns out the RBS sponsors the Law Society and legal profession to the hilt ! I think I will be removing my money from a bank that is supported by lawyers, many of them bent !<BR/><BR/>Even sponsors awards for lawyers ! http://awards.legalbusiness.co.uk/content/view/72/64/<BR/><BR/>Heres a link from the Law Society showing RBS sponsors them too !<BR/><BR/>http://www.lawscot.org.uk/media_centre/news_arch/news_20080606.aspx<BR/><BR/>The Future of Lawyers Conference<BR/><BR/>The future of Scotland’s legal profession is the focus of a major conference in Edinburgh today (Friday May 23).<BR/><BR/>Emerging technology will challenge the traditional role of lawyers, solicitors attending a conference today will hear from I.T. adviser to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Richard Susskind.<BR/><BR/>Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill, will also tell delegates that a strong and independent legal profession with appropriate regulation will ensure the public is protected.<BR/><BR/>The legal heavyweights will be talking to delegates at the Law Society of Scotland’s Conference – The Legal Profession in 5 Years Time, at the Sheraton Grand in Edinburgh.<BR/><BR/>Mr MacAskill will tell the conference: “The legal profession in Scotland has served us well for centuries and will continue to do so. My vision for Scotland is to have a strong, independent legal profession that is appropriately regulated to ensure the public is protected and quality is maintained. Scottish firms will compete internationally and businesses will choose Scotland as their destination of choice. At the same time they will continue to provide an excellent service to the communities they serve in Scotland.”<BR/><BR/>Richard Henderson, the Society’s President, said: “Solicitors are extremely good at adapting to changing markets and client needs – it is at the essence of successful businesses.<BR/><BR/>“Following the debate and vote yesterday in favour of allowing alternative business structures the next few years could lead to some of the biggest changes for solicitors and the way legal services are delivered, whether on a global scale or in Scotland.<BR/><BR/>“The revolution in technology and communications, the emergence of non lawyer providers of legal services and legislative developments in England and Wales will result in change on an unprecedented scale.<BR/><BR/>“The Society will be at the heart of these reforms and will be ensuring a strong regulatory system applies to any new business structures. Likewise, core values must be protected, service quality maintained and access to justice safeguarded and consumer protection upheld.”<BR/><BR/>Richard Susskind’s forthcoming book, The End of Lawyers? Rethinking the Nature of Legal Services, claims that there is remarkable scope for solicitors to use technology to their benefit.<BR/><BR/>“The title of the book is a provocative one, however I am aiming to provoke the legal community into serious reflection and practical action.<BR/><BR/>“For some law firms, existing and emerging technologies will be adopted widely and may render them redundant. On the other hand there will also be opportunities in the future for lawyers to develop and deliver a new range of services.”<BR/>Other topics which will be covered at the Conference include civil litigation, paralegals, legal education legal aid, criminal justice, the bench, conveyancing and regulation.<BR/>The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is the main sponsor of the Conference.<BR/>David Boyd relationship director, RBS Commercial Banking, said: “As Scotland’s legal profession enters another period of change, RBS is a proud sponsor of the Law Society of Scotland’s annual conference, an event certain to reach the heart of the issues shaping a market thought to be worth £1.3 billion to the Scottish economy.“<BR/><BR/>ENDS <BR/><BR/>NOTE TO EDITORS:<BR/>The Society Annual General Meeting was held in Edinburgh yesterday (Thursday, May 22). A news release can be found at www.lawscot.org.uk<BR/>Richard Susskind is Emeritus Professor of Law at Gresham College, IT adviser to the Lord Chief Justice and consultant to leading law firms. He was awarded an OBE in 2000.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-77901637919875727462009-01-22T13:35:00.000+00:002009-01-22T13:35:00.000+00:00I wonder how much those few words of praise earned...I wonder how much those few words of praise earned or cost !<BR/><BR/>What next ? Will they be complimenting Hitler, Stalin or Bush ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-24189924719336056882009-01-22T13:03:00.000+00:002009-01-22T13:03:00.000+00:00Personally I feel Mill made a huge error of judgem...Personally I feel Mill made a huge error of judgement in appearing on Reporting Scotland and coming out with that statement.I think there may be grounds to investigate his own involvement with the RBS during his time as the Chief Exec of the Law Society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-23526118827367889882009-01-22T12:50:00.000+00:002009-01-22T12:50:00.000+00:00So while this Douglas Mill was fighting to stop re...So while this Douglas Mill was fighting to stop regulation he is now blaming not enough regulation on banks ?<BR/><BR/>He sounds dangerous and I now wonder about Goodwin given the company he seems to be keeping.<BR/><BR/>How about 'birds of a feather' ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-64158206327568206312009-01-22T11:57:00.000+00:002009-01-22T11:57:00.000+00:00This is so typical of Mill to come out and say som...This is so typical of Mill to come out and say something like that but now I read your story on it I think they should both get married !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-16757029343087446902009-01-22T11:02:00.000+00:002009-01-22T11:02:00.000+00:00I don't give a shit who says what about who did wh...I don't give a shit who says what about who did what - no one deserves an £8.37million pension EVER<BR/>What this guy and his friends did to the Royal Bank is terrible and they should all be held personally accountable now the taxpayer has had to bail them outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-42307733490849917562009-01-22T09:44:00.000+00:002009-01-22T09:44:00.000+00:00Douglas Mill sounds like just the type of guy for ...Douglas Mill sounds like just the type of guy for Fred the Shred.Do they share any of Mill's business values too ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-81038207467583838832009-01-21T23:17:00.000+00:002009-01-21T23:17:00.000+00:00Quite a write up on Douglas Mill.I wouldn't like t...Quite a write up on Douglas Mill.I wouldn't like to have him as a friend,it may make people think I'm just as bad as he is !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-70177844054188460572009-01-21T22:00:00.000+00:002009-01-21T22:00:00.000+00:00gee peter could have done with you on watergate lo...gee peter could have done with you on watergate lol !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-31649097876470036642009-01-21T21:34:00.000+00:002009-01-21T21:34:00.000+00:00The RBS are the bankers for the Law Society of Sco...The RBS are the bankers for the Law Society of Scotland itself and I would expect this accounts for why Douglas Mill feels he should come out and support someone who has probably helped him along the way over the years.<BR/><BR/>Quite a lot could be made of that relationship because I understand the RBS are themselves involved in a lot of complaints which involve lawyers stealing client funds.Worth a look into this Mr C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-44901394281113482422009-01-21T20:59:00.000+00:002009-01-21T20:59:00.000+00:00To the revealing post of 3.57pm concerning SIR Fre...To the revealing post of 3.57pm concerning SIR Fred's culpability;<BR/><BR/>As Chairman of the Board, the buck stops there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-19815280492425729222009-01-21T20:36:00.000+00:002009-01-21T20:36:00.000+00:00I liked your piece on this Peter,although I do sen...I liked your piece on this Peter,although I do sense no matter how unlikable or vicious Douglas Mill certainly appears to be from your write up on his history,he is correct in saying this was a failure of Government and the regulators but just as much as they failed to keep an eye on the banks they also failed to keep an eye on Douglas Mill and his own activities you have so credibly highlighted.<BR/><BR/>I did read the story in the Scotsman which has been quoted by an earlier comment but all things said and done I don't particularly rate any of those individuals giving their opinion on what or who is to blame, because they are part of the same system which created the banking collapse and they cannot escape that fact.<BR/><BR/>Well done as always Mr Cherbi for your efforts.Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-13506794989990288562009-01-21T19:56:00.000+00:002009-01-21T19:56:00.000+00:00# Anonymous @ 2.27pmCorrect, I agree entirely.# An...# Anonymous @ 2.27pm<BR/><BR/>Correct, I agree entirely.<BR/><BR/># Anonymous @ 3.13pm<BR/><BR/>I agree<BR/><BR/># Anonymous @ 3.42pm<BR/><BR/>Its a possibility which cant be ignored ... I certainly wouldn't have had Mill on other than to show the problems which have befell the banking industry by way of poor regulation and institutions being allowed to do as they pleased, has basically been going on in the legal services market for decades, under Mr Mill's stewardship, or is that dictatorship ?<BR/><BR/># Anonymous @ 3.57pm<BR/><BR/>Its hard to find an impartial opinion these days on such events or individuals, when such people as those who have either dined or been in the presence of, or are influenced or indebted in some way to those same bankers who have presided over the fall of our once great institutions ... so I wouldn't set too much store by those quoted in that story.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps more informative opinions could be had from any RBS staff who might be facing unemployment, or those who have lost money or been thrown out of their homes by these same one 'glorious' people.<BR/><BR/>I seem to remember most of those people quoted appearing at RBS sponsored events or dinners while Sir Fred & Douglas Mill were in power anyway ...<BR/><BR/># Anonymous @ 4.04pm<BR/><BR/>Yes, I agree with your comment, although what does that say about Government when they have allowed all this to take place - and as you say, allowed Douglas Mill to do what he did too, which ruined many a life or asset, just to protect thoroughly despicable solicitors who have went on to do even worse to others ...<BR/><BR/># Anonymous @ 4.15pm<BR/><BR/>I agree entirely with what you say.<BR/><BR/>It seems we are still dealing with Douglas Mill's policies to restrict Scots access to justice while protecting a monopolistic, corrupt legal services framework, and that person now implementing Douglas Mill's policies is Kenny MacAskill.<BR/><BR/>Indeed, one may perhaps call Kenny MacAskill, a puppet figure for the legal establishment who wish to protect their business & money market, because at the end of the day that is what its all about, money, power and protecting a monopoly, nothing to do with providing real access to justice, or ensuring consumer protection or justice seen to be done ...Diary of Injusticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00697476580161690118noreply@blogger.com