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Back in May, the Journal sat down with Scott Stephenson, solicitor at Complete Clarity Solicitors to discuss the reasons why he championed a four-day working week. 

Scottish law firms, with their centuries-old traditions now find themselves at a crossroads. Is AI a tangible reality or a distant pipedream for these venerable institutions? Let’s investigate the possibilities.

In this month's interview, the Society sat down with Alex Tomczyk to find out more about why he has “always been energised by the ability of technology to solve real-world problems and make things better for people.”

The SLCC has published a report on the benefits of price transparency and clear costs to reduce the risk of misunderstandings which can often lead to complaints.

RSA shares their top five tips on how you can gain certainty over complex applications.

As we embark on a new era for corporate liability, discover the implications of the reform to the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, as it aims to strengthen corporate governance and accountability.

Read how Cashroom's cashiers are embracing cutting-edge technology and why integration is no longer just an advantage for law firms, but a necessity.

Or are they? The inflammatory headline, so often affixed to cycling related issues in the media, did little to quell the unreserved fury that erupted. However, minimal debate took place on what the changes sought to achieve and whether this was even the right approach.

The sun is out and what better time to pick up something new to read. Whether you are looking for a crime novel or a political satire we have you covered.

There is a scene in the 2019 legal thriller Dark Waters in which lawyer Robert Bilott takes delivery of several hundred boxes of papers to review. Would AI have helped or hindered?

Take a look at some of the work the Society committees undertook during the month of May.

When life changes occur sometimes you want to have the flexibility to adapt, be present in all areas of life, thrive professionally and still retain your career.

The Journal spoke to new president, Susan Murray, on building her career from a level playing field and the importance of representing the Society and its members.

As a practitioner, the previous edition of this book was always my first port of call. Despite being a relatively slender volume, I was often pleasantly surprised to find at least basic coverage of some obscure aspects of planning law in the course of my researches.”

The new Convener of the Mental Health and Disability Law Sub-Committee discusses her career, mental health awareness and the recent response to the proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill.

We spoke to Fiona Chute – litigation lawyer with Brodies and one of the Law Society of Scotland’s accredited legal technologists – about the ever-developing importance of ‘lawtech’.

Research shows that 70% of the public don’t know what community justice is or even means, so a short film has been launched to raise awareness about the benefits.

The Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde has published the court holidays and custody court arrangements for 2025.

The UNCRC Bill was passed unanimously in Scottish Parliament last year, receiving Royal Assent on 16 January 2024, and coming into force on 16 July 2024. What does its enactment mean for practitioners and children?  

The Lands Tribunal for Scotland handed down the first judgment in the UK on the requirements to validly serve a Notice to end an agreement under the Electronic Communications Code.

How has the pandemic shaped Scotland’s educational landscape? The shift to online classes, while challenging, taught lessons in time management and self-discipline. Now, with the return to in-person learning, has the value of face-to-face interactions been reaffirmed?

A retiring solicitor is offering his premises (and practice) in Glasgow for lease or acquisition, according to Sheridan’s.

Last year’s Profile of the Profession revelations about poor mental health in law kick-started necessary conversations about how the profession can begin to make things right.

Legal firms ignore the wellbeing of staff at their peril