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

Sheriff Eilidh MacDonald has been appointed as Temporary Sheriff Principal for Grampian, Highland and Islands until a permanent replacement is named.

New beginnings can be both daunting and exciting, writes new Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom. They for the most part herald progress.

As few as one in 10 people have properly spoken to their families about their inheritance plans, startling new figures have revealed.

A firm transformed, Aberdein Considine has followed up a high-profile rebrand with news of a record financial year — and the small matter of a corporate restructure.

A new, simplified procedure for notifying courts of the intention to use standard special measures when certain vulnerable witnesses are giving evidence comes into force on 27 June 2025.

The message at the Law Society of Scotland's legal technology conference was clear that the future of smaller legal firms depends on embracing change.

A raft of resolutions including a hike in practice certificate fees were agreed at the Law Society of Scotland’s 2025 AGM.

A new study, led by Next 100 Years, has shone a light on the prevalence of sex discrimination among the legal profession.

Immigration law practitioners still suffering fatigue from the onslaught of immigration acts seen over the past few years are yet to be given respite.

The four teams debated the motion: ‘This house would rather receive an education in the year 2000 than in the year 2025’.

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has urged Scotland's Faculty of Advocates to finally implement improvements to its complaints procedure.

Stark research has revealed 41% of solicitors are considering stopping their legal aid services, something which would have a devastating impact on the ability of people in Scotland to access justice.

The National Free Wills Network is a unique initiative that connects solicitors with individuals who wish to leave a gift to charity through their Will.

The latest SSDT decision covers a complaint made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Martine Germaine Bisiaux.

An update on the key Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024 changes coming into force this month.

Some unmissable names in law and politics collide at the 2025 Edinburgh Book Festival including Nicola Sturgeon and Monica Feria-Tinta.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service have announced an initiative that will let solicitors raise and defend cases in both the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts through Civil Online.

Tomás Pizarro-Escuti from the Grampian Regional Equality Council calls on migration law firms and solicitors to bring crucial services and support to Aberdeen’s international community.

One of the country’s largest law firms has announced its former chair, Colin Graham, is stepping down as a partner.

In the Scottish legal sector, the handling of client money is governed by stringent regulations, reflecting its importance. Whether managed internally or through an outsourced provider, ensuring the utmost protection and compliance is non-negotiable.

Solicitors staffing a 24-hour legal aid hotline advising Scots in custody are threatening to strike.

The topic of workplace culture in the legal sector has been surveyed and spoken about, but the real conversations often take place in private, among those still climbing the ladder.