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Martyn’s Law – Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and new legal duties for Scottish premises
Journal 17th October 2025
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.
Behind the Blockchain — How far should the law go to unmask crypto crime?
Journal 17th October 2025
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?
Climate law in Scotland — Has the nation lost its Net Zero nerve?
Journal 16th October 2025
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.
When Josh met Ben — new Law Society of Scotland CEO talks cultural change, adventure and ‘keyhole syndrome’
Journal 16th October 2025
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.
Sir Stephen Fry, why solicitors don't need to dig canals, and bionic lawyers — Legal Geek Conference 2025 Report
Journal 16th October 2025
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.
SSDT Decision: Matthew Berlow
Journal 15th October 2025
A Complaint was lodged by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Matthew Berlow, Solicitor, Glasgow.
SSDT Decision: Laura Campbell and Joanna Millar
Journal 15th October 2025
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.
SPONSORED: The only AI buyer’s guide built for law firms
Journal 15th October 2025
What every law firm should know before choosing an AI tool.
Just look at the Horizon Scandal — Why the Law Society of Scotland backs calls for ending death penalty worldwide
Journal 10th October 2025
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.
'Why what we do matters' — Law Society of Scotland Annual Conference 2025 Report
Journal 10th October 2025
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.
New world order – why Scottish businesses must navigate uncertainty at home and overseas
Journal 9th October 2025
Artificial intelligence, generation Z and threats to democracy were all on the agenda at CMS Scotland’s annual business conference, writes Peter Ranscombe.
Analysis — Robert Jenrick’s ‘dangerous’ rhetoric undermines rule of law and solicitors across the land
Journal 9th October 2025
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.
Scotland's Visitor Levy divides city and countryside as reform calls grow
Journal 9th October 2025
As the half-term school holidays get underway, Peter Ranscombe examines how Scotland’s councils are approaching the visitor levy.
Breaking Barriers – working towards a more inclusive Scottish legal profession
Journal 8th October 2025
On 25 September, Disabling Barriers Scotland, in partnership with the Faculty of Advocates, hosted access to justice conference Breaking Barriers.
What happens when you close your practice? Your Master Policy questions answered
Journal 2nd October 2025
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.
‘Menopause, death, and taxes’ – how lawyers help tackle the taboo surrounding one of life’s certainties
Journal 1st October 2025
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.
'Sense of community remains' — Highland solicitors gather to mark 160th anniversary
Journal 1st October 2025
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.
Remembering pioneering 'First Lady of COPFS' who blazed trail for equal opportunities
Journal 1st October 2025
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.
Legal 500 2026 rankings for Scotland revealed including 700 Hall of Fame names
Journal 1st October 2025
The new edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings is live for solicitors to explore following months of research earlier this year.
Choosing an AML tech provider — the questions that will keep your clients safe
Journal 30th September 2025
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.
SPONSORED: Want to know the real reasons why firms suffer disastrous cyber breaches?
Journal 29th September 2025
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.
Wicked no more — Inside the making of a modern law of homicide for Scotland
Journal 25th September 2025
Bringing Scots homicide law into the 21st century: the Scottish Law Commission publishes its recommendations for reform following a thorough review.
Remembering our colleagues and friends in September 2025
Journal 25th September 2025
The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us to take a moment to remember those within our profession.
From the President's Desk: What family law means to me and why women's involvement is far from 'cliché'
Journal 24th September 2025
"I initially resisted taking on any family cases. I had some notion that female lawyers doing family law was a cliché."
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