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Beware the inheritance tax risks on gifted deposits, say Scullion LAW’s Ailidh Ballantyne and Gemma Miller.

The Criminal Appeal Court is to become the first criminal court in Scotland with a regular livestreaming service, allowing hearings to be viewed online by the public.

In the latest column from Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom, she considers the good news and bad that's come out of research into small Scottish firms.

Anne Kentish, partner and professional negligence specialist at Kennedys Law, takes us through some of the key features of the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy.

As convener of the Accredited Paralegal Committee, Sharon has developed the Paralegal Practice course with Robert Gordon University (RGU) and expanded the Law Society’s accreditation scheme with her fellow committee members.

For law firms big and small, the possibility of a cyber-attack is always looming on the horizon. Dr Ilia Kolochenko looks as the current state of cybersecurity in the legal world, and highlights the key factors to consider when it comes to protecting your firm and your clients.

Scotland's first and only charity established to support disabled students entering the Scottish legal profession is teaming up with the Faculty of Advocates.

If you're starting to consider life after law, now is the time to explore your options. Whether you're planning to retire or want to reduce your workload, McKinstry Practice Management help you make a confident, well-managed exit.

Peter Ranscombe finds out how Scotland’s corporate lawyers are adapting their advice to cope with Trump 2.0.

Notice is hereby given that on 19 July 2024, the Court of Session made an order granting permission for group proceedings to be brought.

The Sheriff Principal of Lothian and Borders, Nigel Ross, has confirmed the dates of criminal court holidays for 2026.

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.