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As well as helping distilleries and breweries to reach net zero, a new university centre could also become a voice for pragmatic advocacy within the drinks industry, writes Peter Ranscombe.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes the review of transgender inmates in Scottish prisoners.

The Clark Foundation has been opening doors to legal training for 35 years. Five funding recipients explain how the grants have helped their careers.

Emma Wills examines the role of judicial review in sustaining the rule of law within the UK’s uncodified constitutional framework.

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A planned charge on conveyancers has been dropped after pressure from all three UK Law Societies.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes growing controversy around deaths at a leading Scottish hospital and the head of Rape Crisis Scotland stepping down.

His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the First Minister, has appointed Sheriff Andrew Miller as Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland and Islands. Sheriff Miller will take up appointment as Sheriff Principal on 1 March 2026.

Access to justice in Scotland has received a major boost, with a 13% increase in all legal aid fees secured after a sustained campaign from the Law Society of Scotland.

The Journal shares the latest obituaries provided to the Society.

The climate emergency we face has led many nations to take steps to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental protection and integrity. Scotland is no different. In view of the drive towards “net zero”, we consider some of the practical risk management considerations for lawyers in this age of environmental conscience and sustainable drafting.

Caroline Smith looks at transgender parenthood within the current legal framework

Dr Corsino San Miguel explores Aristotelian virtues as a way of understanding what must endure if legal practice is to excel rather than erode.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes the Scottish Government's legal response to the For Women Scotland judicial review.

Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom reflects on what should be expected of a President, at the halfway point of her term

The Law Society of Scotland has published its priorities ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, focusing on six key areas to boost prosperity and provide for fairness and justice for all.

January’s list of partnerships, promotions, appointments and new hires includes a number of senior moves and appointments.

Peter Ranscombe visits the Scotch Whisky Association to learn how the trade body’s team defends the amber nectar at home and abroad.

Time is running out to nominate yourself or a peer for these inaugural awards which celebrate women in the Scottish legal profession.

The Access to Justice Foundation has announced a new £3.9 million grants programme that will support advice organisations in Scotland, Wales, the Southeast of England, and London.

Ahsan Mustafa explores a common commercial litigation dispute through the lens of a recent sheriff court case.

Cyber risk in the legal sector has evolved, and the way firms manage it now needs to evolve with equal pace. In this briefing note, we break down the top five threats firms face daily, that simply cannot be ignored.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the appointment of a new judge for the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.

Lawyers are used to controlling detail, nuance and process. Media interviews seemingly strip all three away (although that is an illusion I’ll explain shortly). Time is short, complexity is unwelcome, and words are edited to fit the needs of the story rather than the speaker.