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The Inner House of the Court of Session has dismissed an appeal from the firm which previously represented Baroness Michelle Mone over a Scottish Legal Complaints Commissions.

The Franco-British Lawyer's Society is hosting its Annual Colloque in person in Edinburgh — and the event will include a dramatic re-enactment of the Oscar Slater trial by Donald Findlay KC, in the same courtroom as the original trial.

With the Edinburgh Licensing Board scrapping its overprovision policy, is it all change in the capital’s licensed trade landscape? Scottish licensing specialist Caroline Loudon provides an expert’s view.

Having already looked at the cost of litigation and what information you need to apply for funding, litigation expert Jack Bradley-Seddon now tackles the question, how can I maximise the chances of securing litigation funding?

Why do we need a law preventing the use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and how do other countries approach this legislation?

The Law Society of Scotland’s Legal Technology Conference 2025 marked a milestone in the evolution of our country’s adoption of legal tech, says the event’s co-chair Aleks Tomczyk.

Last week Scots were treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the filming of the latest Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Running a successful law firm requires more than great lawyers. Strong financial management is essential, and that starts with the legal cashier. But what exactly does a legal cashier do, and why is this role so important for law firms?

Remarkably, more than two thirds of Scottish law firms reviewed by the Law Society of Scotland do not include pricing information on their websites.

The jury is back and the verdict ready. We asked Scotland’s solicitors for the best legal movies and these 15 triumphs of the silver screen made the list.

In the second instalment of the series, litigation expert Jack Bradley-Seddon explains what information is needed when applying for litigation funding.

Throughout the year, the Law Society Policy team and its network of committee volunteers respond to a variety of consultations and comment on a range of Bills, helping to shape good law for the benefit of its members and in the public interest.

The Scottish Sentencing Council has announced the appointment of three new members to fill vacant positions.

If you’re not sure where to turn when facing a complaint, there is help available thanks to a new helpline run by the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.

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

The International Bar Association (IBA) has launched the next phase of a survey to help lawyers around the world respond to the challenges of artificial intelligence.

Blackadders LLP has announced the appointment of Neil Robb, partner and head of commercial real estate, as chairman.

In the first of a new series, litigation funding expert Jack Bradley-Seddon offers advice on answering a client's inevitable first question: "what will this cost?"

One of Scotland’s leading commercial law firms has posted strong results after a year which included work for Dobbies and the Scottish Football Association.

The world's greatest arts festival has arrived in town and there is a cornucopia of theatre, comedy, music and more for audiences on offer — here are 11 essential events for legal practitioners.

YourCashier and why law firms succeed when skilled people and smart systems work together

Zia Akhtar explores the legal rights of forced heirship and movable and immovable property in Scots Law.

Notice is hereby given that on 15 July 2025, the Court of Session made an order granting permission for group proceedings.

How can solicitors withstand and recover from challenges they face personally and privately, asks Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom. There are lessons we can all learn.