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AI, mental health and wellbeing, and the ethical principles which underpin the entire legal profession dominated the four days of the 2025 Law Society of Conference Annual Conference.

Artificial intelligence, generation Z and threats to democracy were all on the agenda at CMS Scotland’s annual business conference, writes Peter Ranscombe.

Rewind nine years and the UK was outraged when senior judges were branded ‘ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE’ by a national newspaper. Look how far we’ve fallen, writes Joshua King.

As the half-term school holidays get underway, Peter Ranscombe examines how Scotland’s councils are approaching the visitor levy.

On 25 September, Disabling Barriers Scotland, in partnership with the Faculty of Advocates, hosted access to justice conference Breaking Barriers.

The Master Policy professional indemnity insurance renewal period often brings with it some queries from practitioners about how cover operates when a firm decides to cease trading.

As World Menopause Awareness Month builds up to World Menopause Day on 18 October, Peter Ranscombe examines what lawyers can do to help people navigate the menopause.

The Faculty of Solicitors of the Highlands were delighted to come together on Friday 26th September 2025 at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Faculty’s establishment.

Helen Ross, who died on 19 September aged 97, was a true pioneer. She was the first woman to be appointed as a Procurator Fiscal Depute in Scotland and blazed a trail for equal opportunities.

The new edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings is live for solicitors to explore following months of research earlier this year.

Compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) expert Harriet Holmes gives a masterclass in quizzing potential AML providers – so you can make the right choice for you, and your clients.

No, this is not an article about technology. It’s a high-level summary of the underlying circumstances which, in our experience, allow cyber-attacks to succeed, writes Mitigo CEO Lindsay Hill.

Bringing Scots homicide law into the 21st century: the Scottish Law Commission publishes its recommendations for reform following a thorough review.

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

"I initially resisted taking on any family cases. I had some notion that female lawyers doing family law was a cliché."

A Complaint was raised by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against John David Mair, Solicitor, Glasgow.

Scotland’s most senior judge has highlighted the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence during a speech at the annual Opening of the Legal Year ceremony.

Dylan Mitchell and Donde Thiam, senior solicitors at Blackadders LLP, explore challenges to wills and how they interact with a cohabitant’s claim for financial provision on intestacy.

As Scotland’s universities struggle to balance their books, Peter Ranscombe explores what the future may hold for the nation’s law schools.

The SLCC’s Vicky Crichton explains the body’s often-misunderstood ‘sifting function’ and its role in rejecting or referring complaints.

Scotland’s third verdict was branded controversial during efforts to reform the criminal justice system, writes Joshua King, and proposals to ditch it altogether ‘untested’. Now Parliament has voted to abolish ‘not proven’, how have solicitors reacted?

A rare opportunity to merge with a long-established, high-performing chamber practice located in a prominent town centre within the North East.

Dr Leon Moller, expert in maritime law, examines the legal issues arising from the collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate.

The Employment Rights Bill, which contains the UK Government’s flagship employment law reforms, has been subject to significant amendments. We summarise the current position ahead of Royal Assent expected later this year.