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Starting soon a seminar on this new legislation which comes into effect 1 April 2025

"This seminal work by Paul Harvey and Alan Turnbull provides an in-depth, practical study of the sexual offences in Scots law, their prosecution and sentence."

The commercialisation of the internet has made human sexuality through pornography highly lucrative for sex industries. What does this mean for the human rights of all involved?

It is constitutional a principle central to almost every aspect of public life in France, and yet one without equivalent here in Scotland or across much of the world.

Television has given us captivating courtroom dramas, from Rumpole of the Bailey and Kavanagh QC to Silk and The Split. But has any legal series ever done justice to the Scottish profession?

Scottish success as Cashroom win Support Team of the Year at the 2025 Modern Law Awards

The Scottish Arbitration Centre has confirmed the appointment of a new chair to replace Lord Angus Glennie, who steps down from the role today.

From rethinking workflows to optimising knowledge management and reinforcing ethical frameworks, Dr Corsino San Miguel presents a strategic roadmap to help firms stay compliant, efficient and risk-aware when implementing AI.

Rankin and Aitken urgently require a qualified assistant due to the imminent retiral of a Senior Partner. An attractive salary will be negotiable with definite prospects of partnership for a suitable candidate.

The new Head of Diversity, Careers and Outreach, talks to Sophie McIvor about why it’s important firms prioritise equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and what motivated her to join the Law Society.

A recent Inner House decision brings clarity over permanence orders, in a case that highlights the importance of local authorities taking timely action over children in their care.

A historic Scottish law firm has appointed its first female managing partner as part of a shakeup of the leadership team.

Workers in labour intensive jobs are exposed to discrimination because of their race, religion, nationality, or ethnic origins - but what if several protected characteristics come into play at once?

Would anyone holding, or knowing of, a Will by Stuart Cairns Cunningham, last address 63B Valley Gardens, Kirkcaldy, please contact MacGregor Bowman.

The Lord President, Lord Pentland, has appointed Lady Drummond as the new Chair of the Judicial Institute.

Pursue a career unlike any other in the RAF, whose mission and outputs give rise to a variety of interesting legal matters.

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

So how do we try to ensure better sleep? One way is to put procedures in place to take away the feeling of dread that a file has grown dusty.

The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to modernise and reform the laws governing landlord evictions to provide greater security for renters in England.

People can get into debt for all kinds of reasons such as illness, economic climate or factors beyond their control, writes Ahsan Mustafa. Debt recovery without appropriate levels of care can cause stress and anxiety.

Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 3rd to 7th March, highlights the growing recognition of the value of modern apprenticeships.

Fiona Raitt is remembered for a lifetime of commitment to law reform, justice for women and educating the next generation of lawyers, write friends and colleagues.

Rachel Houghton of Business Moves Group discusses how law firms can support neurodiverse individuals, and the benefits of creating a more inclusive workplace.

Would anyone holding or having knowledge of a Will by Mrs Ethel Mary Ross, latterly of 47E Mansfield Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9JX, who died on 26th October 2024, please contact Mrs Gemma McHardy, Walter Gerrard & Company.