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The incoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 calls for improved security measures and emergency response procedures. Caroline Loudon highlights what it means for Scottish venues and events.

In the complex world of cryptoassets, how do we balance a right to privacy with measures to target the criminals exploiting the tech, writes Louis Fairweather?

It is a lively and exciting time for climate law in Scotland. The stakes are high, and much hangs in the balance, writes Dr Thomas L Muinzer, co-founder of the Scottish Climate Emergency Legal Network.

New Law Society of Scotland chief executive Ben Kemp on why work culture matters, how diversity can improve and what regulation looks like in the future.

The Legal Geek 2025 Conference at London's Old Truman Brewery was dominated by discussion of how lawyers use, regulate and craft AI and other legal tech and included a special appearance from Sir Stephen Fry.

A Complaint was lodged by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Matthew Berlow, Solicitor, Glasgow.

Separate Complaints were lodged against Joanna Wendy Elizabeth Millar, Solicitor, Glasgow and Laura Ray Campbell, Solicitor, Prestwick which averred that the Respondents may have been guilty of professional misconduct. The Complaints were later conjoined.

What every law firm should know before choosing an AI tool.

The Law Society of Scotland has added its voice to calls from humanitarian organisations and legal communities across the globe, declaring unequivocal opposition to capital punishment, on World Day against the Death Penalty, Friday 10 October.

AI, mental health and wellbeing, and the ethical principles which underpin the entire legal profession dominated the four days of the 2025 Law Society of Conference Annual Conference.

Artificial intelligence, generation Z and threats to democracy were all on the agenda at CMS Scotland’s annual business conference, writes Peter Ranscombe.

Rewind nine years and the UK was outraged when senior judges were branded ‘ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE’ by a national newspaper. Look how far we’ve fallen, writes Joshua King.

As the half-term school holidays get underway, Peter Ranscombe examines how Scotland’s councils are approaching the visitor levy.

On 25 September, Disabling Barriers Scotland, in partnership with the Faculty of Advocates, hosted access to justice conference Breaking Barriers.

The Master Policy professional indemnity insurance renewal period often brings with it some queries from practitioners about how cover operates when a firm decides to cease trading.

As World Menopause Awareness Month builds up to World Menopause Day on 18 October, Peter Ranscombe examines what lawyers can do to help people navigate the menopause.

The Faculty of Solicitors of the Highlands were delighted to come together on Friday 26th September 2025 at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Faculty’s establishment.

Helen Ross, who died on 19 September aged 97, was a true pioneer. She was the first woman to be appointed as a Procurator Fiscal Depute in Scotland and blazed a trail for equal opportunities.

The new edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings is live for solicitors to explore following months of research earlier this year.

Compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) expert Harriet Holmes gives a masterclass in quizzing potential AML providers – so you can make the right choice for you, and your clients.

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."