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The Journal shares the latest obituaries provided to the Society.

The climate emergency we face has led many nations to take steps to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental protection and integrity. Scotland is no different. In view of the drive towards “net zero”, we consider some of the practical risk management considerations for lawyers in this age of environmental conscience and sustainable drafting.

Caroline Smith looks at transgender parenthood within the current legal framework

Dr Corsino San Miguel explores Aristotelian virtues as a way of understanding what must endure if legal practice is to excel rather than erode.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes the Scottish Government's legal response to the For Women Scotland judicial review.

Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom reflects on what should be expected of a President, at the halfway point of her term

The Law Society of Scotland has published its priorities ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, focusing on six key areas to boost prosperity and provide for fairness and justice for all.

January’s list of partnerships, promotions, appointments and new hires includes a number of senior moves and appointments.

Peter Ranscombe visits the Scotch Whisky Association to learn how the trade body’s team defends the amber nectar at home and abroad.

Time is running out to nominate yourself or a peer for these inaugural awards which celebrate women in the Scottish legal profession.

The Access to Justice Foundation has announced a new £3.9 million grants programme that will support advice organisations in Scotland, Wales, the Southeast of England, and London.

Ahsan Mustafa explores a common commercial litigation dispute through the lens of a recent sheriff court case.

Cyber risk in the legal sector has evolved, and the way firms manage it now needs to evolve with equal pace. In this briefing note, we break down the top five threats firms face daily, that simply cannot be ignored.

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the appointment of a new judge for the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.

Lawyers are used to controlling detail, nuance and process. Media interviews seemingly strip all three away (although that is an illusion I’ll explain shortly). Time is short, complexity is unwelcome, and words are edited to fit the needs of the story rather than the speaker. 

Peter Ranscombe peeks behind the curtain at the Surgeons’ Hall Museums in Edinburgh to find out how historical inspiration was turned into a theatrical performance.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s final Scottish Budget goes under the microscope, as Peter Ranscombe explores the reaction.

The Scottish Law Commission (SLC) has now published its Report on Tenement Law: Compulsory Owners’ Associations (Scot Law Com No. 270), alongside a draft Tenements (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill.

AI and tech promise to revolutionise delivery of professional services, bringing more efficient and cost-effective ways of working. 

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the latest on the probe into remarks by Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

Applications for permission to appeal (PTA) to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland frequently raise questions about the boundary between fact and law and the scope of the arguability test.

The team at Dentons explore crucial regulatory developments in Scots law in 2026 including employment, tax, energy and real estate.

For Scottish lawyers seeking compelling work, strong possibilities for progression and an enviable work-life balance, a move to Australia could be the answer.

Peter Ranscombe goes behind the scenes at Valla to learn how the lawtech start-up is helping employees to represent themselves in employment tribunals.