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With more islanders turning to lawyers on mainland Scotland for help with their legal aid cases, is there enough provision to keep pace with requirements, asks Peter Ranscombe.

Their campaign has now raised over £160,000 for charities working in the human trafficking and modern slavery space in Scotland.

The Lawscot Foundation has launched its annual Christmas campaign, Baublefest, to support future legal stars from less advantaged backgrounds.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes the ongoing row over UK Justice Secretary David Lammy's plans to scrap jury trials in many cases, as well the formation of an ABS campaign group.

Law firms are investing heavily in cybersecurity, yet many leaders still carry that nagging fear their defences will fail. Lindsay Hill, solicitor and CEO at Mitigo Cybersecurity, explains why that fear is justified ¬– and how to make sure you’re investing in the right areas to protect your firm.

For any firm that has been around for 175 years, change can appear to be the enemy of stability. But the truth is actually the opposite: the ability to adapt is what allows institutions not only to endure but to thrive.

The summer of 2025 has been dominated by coverage of asylum hotel protests and housing crises in local authorities across the UK, writes Andy Sirel, legal director of JustRight Scotland.

As the dust settles following the Chancellor’s leaked Budget, Peter Ranscombe runs his slide rule over Rachel Reeves’s decisions and their impacts in Scotland.

Following the landmark judgment in Getty Images v Stability AI, Dr Corsino San Miguel considers questions of copyright, authorship and the governance of knowledge in the age of machine learning.

Would any person holding or having knowledge of a Will by MRS MARY REID who died in 2015 please contact Richard Murray at Connell & Connell LLP.

It is now more than a decade since the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 received royal assent. Its introduction proved controversial for many practitioners in civil and criminal litigation – nonetheless, the changes made are now embedded.

Communications consultant Stewart Argo explores what to ask and what to do so you can protect your organisation or client’s reputation from the very first moment.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond including including the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's findings about the Scottish Government's handling of the pandemic response.

At McKinstry Practice Management, we specialise in helping small, profitable chamber practices transition smoothly while preserving reputation, continuity, and legacy.

Peter Ranscombe asks what’s next for alternative business structures in Scotland and how long it could be before non-lawyers can invest in law firms.

Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom reflects on the International Bar Association's annual conference in Toronto and why legal leaders must come together to protect the rule of law.

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

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond including including the Supreme Court ruling on cross-examination in sexual assault cases.

Peter Ranscombe finds out about a project in England and Wales that’s helping prisoners to learn new skills and asks if a similar scheme could be used in Scotland.

When couples separate, they invariably need support to deal with the emotional, legal and financial consequences. This year marks the 15th anniversary of a collaboration to ensure that support is as integrated and helpful as possible.

Anna Ziarkowska explains why recognising cognitive bias is a professional necessity, and shares practical tips for effective self-reflection.

The Law Society of Scotland has updated its rules in relation to client assets to increase protections for consumers.

University of Glasgow lecturers Rosemary Elliot and Nughmana Mirza explore divorce and separation in Scotland today, with a focus on the challenges faced by Muslim women.