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SPONSORED: Join the National Free Wills Network — Make Every Will Matter
Journal 4th September 2025
The National Free Wills Network is a unique initiative that connects solicitors with individuals who wish to leave a gift to charity through their Will.
SSDT Report: Section 42ZA appeal by Andrew Medley
Journal 4th September 2025
An appeal in terms of Section 42ZA(10) of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 was made by Andrew Stephen Medley (“the Appellant”) against the Determination made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland.
Why AI adoption is happening, risks abound and 80:20 rule will apply
Journal 4th September 2025
At the Society’s Legal Technology Conference 2025, artificial intelligence came under the spotlight. Conference co-chair Aleks Tomczyk takes stock of events.
Legal certainty restored? What the Hague Judgments Convention means for Scotland
Journal 4th September 2025
With the Hague Convention now in force in the UK, Dr Robbie Reid from the University of Stirling examines the new legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil and commercial cases.
14 new King's Counsel appointed in Scotland including Honorary appointee Professor Lorne Crerar CBE
Journal 4th September 2025
Fourteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.
Three things you should know before leaving the legal profession to perform comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe
Journal 3rd September 2025
A letter from a lawyer-turned-comedian from half a world away on how careers change and what happened in Edinburgh.
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