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"Both journalists and lawyers take information from clients and contributors in good faith and whilst we can be rigorous in our oversight, more rigour may now be demanded of all of us in the face of rapidly evolving technology."

The recently published judgment of the Land Court in the case of MacLachlan v Lamont & MacDonald sheds light on a little-discussed but potentially consequential area of the Scots law of property, writes Ross Simpson.

A solicitor’s failure to comply with regulators and court orders “undermines the status of the profession” according to the Court of Session.

Upcoming BBC legal drama Counsels, set in Glasgow, has already set solicitors’ tongues wagging and now the production has made a surprise announcement — former SNP MP Mhairi Black will join the cast.

Katya Halsall explores how evidence-based employment reports earn their keep in court.

The Scottish Legal Walks in 2025 have been strolled, and the step count has soared, as well as funds raised to support local legal advice charities.

Would anyone holding or knowing of a Will for John Dugald Campbell, please contact Susan Harrison of Eden Legal.

We need to pay attention also to what is happening in our communities and more broadly, and to work together in resolving issues, writes Patricia Thom.

The Law Society of Scotland has condemned the UK Governments move to overhaul anti-money laundering enforcement and hand sole authority to another regulator.

A review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law including latest on the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.

This year’s 21st Century Bar Conference is set to take place on Friday 5 December, at the Mackenzie Building of the Faculty of Advocates.

Black British journalist Sue Omar highlights the importance of Black History Month, and reflects on the racial disparities and systemic barriers faced by Black solicitors, partners and other legal professionals.

The SYLA 2025 AGM will take place on 29th October 2025. At the AGM, the 2024/2025 President, Patricia Taylor, will present a brief overview of activities undertaken in the previous term and a new committee will be elected.

The incoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 calls for improved security measures and emergency response procedures. Caroline Loudon highlights what it means for Scottish venues and events.

In the complex world of cryptoassets, how do we balance a right to privacy with measures to target the criminals exploiting the tech, writes Louis Fairweather?

It is a lively and exciting time for climate law in Scotland. The stakes are high, and much hangs in the balance, writes Dr Thomas L Muinzer, co-founder of the Scottish Climate Emergency Legal Network.

New Law Society of Scotland chief executive Ben Kemp on why work culture matters, how diversity can improve and what regulation looks like in the future.

The Legal Geek 2025 Conference at London's Old Truman Brewery was dominated by discussion of how lawyers use, regulate and craft AI and other legal tech and included a special appearance from Sir Stephen Fry.

A complaint was lodged by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Matthew Berlow, Solicitor, Glasgow.

Separate complaints were lodged against Joanna Wendy Elizabeth Millar, Solicitor, Glasgow and Laura Ray Campbell, Solicitor, Prestwick which averred that the Respondents may have been guilty of professional misconduct. The complaints were later conjoined.

What every law firm should know before choosing an AI tool.

The Law Society of Scotland has added its voice to calls from humanitarian organisations and legal communities across the globe, declaring unequivocal opposition to capital punishment, on World Day against the Death Penalty, Friday 10 October.

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.