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An update on the key Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024 changes coming into force this month.

Some unmissable names in law and politics collide at the 2025 Edinburgh Book Festival including Nicola Sturgeon and Monica Feria-Tinta.

Tomás Pizarro-Escuti from the Grampian Regional Equality Council calls on migration law firms and solicitors to bring crucial services and support to Aberdeen’s international community.

One of the country’s largest law firms has announced its former chair, Colin Graham, is stepping down as a partner.

In the Scottish legal sector, the handling of client money is governed by stringent regulations, reflecting its importance. Whether managed internally or through an outsourced provider, ensuring the utmost protection and compliance is non-negotiable.

Solicitors staffing a 24-hour legal aid hotline advising Scots in custody are threatening to strike.

The topic of workplace culture in the legal sector has been surveyed and spoken about, but the real conversations often take place in private, among those still climbing the ladder.

A huge cash injection into a Scottish legaltech firm is a watershed moment — is the future of AI in law firms finally clear?

Is a shortage of legal aid solicitors adding to Scotland’s homelessness crisis? Focusing on eviction cases, the University of Glasgow’s Fiona McPhail presents a snapshot of recent data and highlights the true value of this work.

The judges have whittled down scores of entries to the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards to reveal a shortlist.

Would any person holding or having knowledge of a Will by Mr. Thomas Hart Greig latterly Edinburgh and who died on 4th January 2025 please contact Andrew K Price Limited Solicitors.

Master Policy broker Lockton highlights the key provisions of the long-awaited Act, which came into force in full on 28 February 2025.

Two key COP judgments on Scottish guardianship orders can help us improve domestic practice, says Law Society Mental Health and Disability Sub-Committee member Dianne Millen.

The Scottish legal sector continues to demonstrate its rude health – let’s look at the latest promotions, appointments and career changes across Scotland.

Would anyone holding or having knowledge of a Will by Stanley James Mair of Fochabers in Moray please contact David Adams, Cockburns.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has announced the appointment of 10 new sheriffs across Scotland by the King.

Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen FC, fresh from their historic Hampden triumph, have struck a deal to make Balfour + Manson the club's official legal partner.

For many, the word "crofting" conjures images of windswept landscapes, resilient communities, and a unique way of life deeply intertwined with the land — but now the Crofting Commission must look to an innovative, accessible future.

When it comes to anti-money laundering (AML), a strong compliance culture within a law firm is unquestionably a good thing. The consequences of a failure to comply can be catastrophic to the firm and the individual lawyers responsible – legally, financially and reputationally.

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

One of the longest legislative processes in Scottish parliamentary history has concluded with new powers which regulators say will better protect clients and the wider legal sector.

As President of the Scottish Young Lawyers Association (SYLA), Patricia Taylor, a Dual-Qualified Commercial Litigation Associate at DLA Piper LLP, shares her experience as a first generation university student, the key concerns of newly-qualified solicitors and why young professionals shouldn’t shy away from professional development opportunities.

Garfield.Law Ltd is the first purely AI-based firm approved to provide legal services. Dr Corsino San Miguel looks at this latest development in the evolution of the profession.

The Law Society Policy team and its network of committee volunteers respond to issues of legal aid, net zero, human rights and civil justice.