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No, this is not an article about technology. It’s a high-level summary of the underlying circumstances which, in our experience, allow cyber-attacks to succeed, writes Mitigo CEO Lindsay Hill.

Bringing Scots homicide law into the 21st century: the Scottish Law Commission publishes its recommendations for reform following a thorough review.

The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us to take a moment to remember those within our profession.

"I initially resisted taking on any family cases. I had some notion that female lawyers doing family law was a cliché."

A Complaint was raised by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against John David Mair, Solicitor, Glasgow.

Scotland’s most senior judge has highlighted the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence during a speech at the annual Opening of the Legal Year ceremony.
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