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Sheriff Appeal Court turns 10 — How Scotland's legal landscape has changed
Journal 24th November 2025
It is now more than a decade since the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 received royal assent. Its introduction proved controversial for many practitioners in civil and criminal litigation – nonetheless, the changes made are now embedded.
Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — How to take control of a media enquiry in the first five minutes
Journal 24th November 2025
Communications consultant Stewart Argo explores what to ask and what to do so you can protect your organisation or client’s reputation from the very first moment.
Weekly roundup of Scots Law in the headlines including Scottish covid response — Monday November 24
Journal 24th November 2025
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond including including the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's findings about the Scottish Government's handling of the pandemic response.
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What's next for ABS? Behind the three little letters stirring Scotland’s legal sector
Journal 20th November 2025
Peter Ranscombe asks what’s next for alternative business structures in Scotland and how long it could be before non-lawyers can invest in law firms.
From the President's Desk: 5,000 lawyers and one mission — safeguarding justice in a fractured world
Journal 20th November 2025
Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom reflects on the International Bar Association's annual conference in Toronto and why legal leaders must come together to protect the rule of law.
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