SPONSORED: Call for information - Ernest Arthur Thomas
Would any person holding the disposition or having information relating to the purchase of Flat 0/1, 2 Willowbank Crescent, Glasgow, G3 6NB, by the late Ernest Arthur Thomas (thought to be purchased in the 1970s) please contact Bethany Reed at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including legal aid consultation launch — Monday July 27
Your weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including the launch of a consultation into legal aid reform.
Digital assets in Scots law — Part One: why legislate?
In the first article in a new series, Charlie MacKay examines why digital assets have challenged traditional Scots property law, and how new legislation aims to bring clarity to their ownership, transfer and protection.
Out of office — why lawyers are taking their advice out onto the road
From conveyancers to legal aid heroes, solicitors are leaving their offices behind to bring their services to the public, writes Peter Ranscombe.
'Supporting future generations of Scotland's legal profession' — Royal Faculty widens scope of historic Charitable Fund
The Royal Faculty has announced ambitious plans to give non-members access to its Charitable Fund for the first time.
SPONSORED: Building stronger practices: beyond legal expertise
Founded by Joyce Buchanan and Amanda Millar, the business was established to bring experienced, independent perspectives grounded in professional expertise and real-world experience to leaders facing complex challenges and important decisions.
Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde - Court Holidays 2027
The court holiday and custody arrangements for next year in the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde have now been confirmed.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including late-night social media curfew for teens — Monday July 20
Your weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including new proposals to curb teenagers using social media at night.
Public invited to have their say on rules governing Advocates’ conduct in Scotland
Members of the public are being invited to share their views on how complaints about the conduct of Advocates in Scotland are handled, as part of a new public consultation launched by the Faculty of Advocates.
Why a century-old Glasgow murder asks hard questions about evidence and bias
What does an unsolved crime from the 1920s reveal about Scottish society at the time? Gordon Cairns investigates.
Martyn’s Law – an important licensing update
The Home Office has published statutory guidance to enable venues and events to prepare for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Caroline Loudon and Piers Warne examine what we now know, and what needs further clarification.
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