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Book Review: Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland - Smith & Young
Published in 2024, the third edition of this key text by Nicola Smith and Nairn R Young is essential reading on incapacity law and adult protection today, for lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
15 best TV legal dramas according to Scotland's solicitors - from Sutherland's Law to Silk
The news the BBC has commissioned a high-octane legal drama set in the courtrooms of Glasgow got everybody talking - so what are the greatest legal dramas of all time, asks Joshua King.
SPONSORED: Shaping the future of Scottish law firms - how Robertson Murdie is leading the way with Cashroom & Clio
The Scottish legal industry continues to evolve rapidly, with forward-thinking firms embracing cutting-edge technology and expert financial management to drive efficiency, compliance, and long-term success.
So much for 'without fear or favour' — Scottish alarm at President Trump's threat to rule of law
The Law Society of Scotland has joined widespread condemnation of the Trump administration's targeting of lawyers both in the USA and abroad, writes Joshua King.
Thelma and Louise, risk management and 9 reasons you should put the 'super' into supervision
Matthew Thomson and Anna Forsyth from Lockton discuss supervision from a risk management perspective.
SPONSORED: Heirline - Missing Beneficiaries
Retired lawyer, co-author for succession in Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia, offers tracing with integrity, exclusively to Scottish legal profession. Upfront quotes given, minimal only if no success.
Future of homicide and 11 other lessons from Scottish Law Commission's 2024 report
The Scottish Law Commission’s Annual Report 2024 has been published and gives an insight into the future of legal reform including homicide and mortgages, writes Joshua King
'Be human' - Three mantras for new solicitors from inspirational children's legal charity chief
A leading children's charity chief shared inspirational advice with dozens of new solicitors as they were admitted to the profession.
Book Review: The Law of Sexual Offences in Scotland - Harvey & Turnbull
"This seminal work by Paul Harvey and Alan Turnbull provides an in-depth, practical study of the sexual offences in Scots law, their prosecution and sentence."
Squeaky chairs and why law firms may be overlooking sustainability secrets and 50% savings
Rachel Houghton of Business Moves Group explores the carbon footprint of office furniture, and discusses how firms can engage with the circular economy to become more sustainable.
Dreams from the Monster Factory
Criminal justice reformer Sunny Schwartz offers a unique perspective in her book on navigating and reforming the “deeply flawed” American correctional system.
Reading for pleasure
The sun is out and what better time to pick up something new to read. Whether you are looking for a crime novel or a political satire we have you covered.
Planning: Neil Collar
As a practitioner, the previous edition of this book was always my first port of call. Despite being a relatively slender volume, I was often pleasantly surprised to find at least basic coverage of some obscure aspects of planning law in the course of my researches.”
60 seconds with… a 2023 award winner
Last year’s In-House Rising Star Award winner, Christopher Knudsen, sat down with Sophie McIvor from the Society to reflect on his career journey so far.
From pitch to court
Scott Stevenson shares how his previous career as a professional footballer now plays into his legal work.
Aspirations for arbitration
From ‘unhappy and dysfunctional’ to ‘user-friendly and attractive’, Lord Glennie tells us about the rise of arbitration in Scotland.
Book Review - Wheatley's Road Traffic Law in Scotland
Wheatley’s 7th edition is “excellent value and should be purchased by any practitioner who undertakes criminal law, or any lawyer who needs a comprehensive and practical guide to road traffic law.”
5 ‘must-read’ books
Following our interview with Sir Alexander McCall Smith last month, we wanted to share his top recommendations. The list includes poetry collections and novels set in Edinburgh (of course!).
Art imitating law
We speak to newly knighted Sir Alexander McCall Smith about how his legal background inspired his remarkable career as a novelist.
Taking some time out
This month’s ‘Reading for pleasure’ comes in the form of two thrillers. Are you a thriller fan? One is set in more recent times, the other, takes us back to Munich in 1935.
NHS, mental health, Covid-19 and organ donation…
Mason & McCall Smith’s Law and Medical Ethics, 12th edition, edited by Anne-Maree Farrell and Edward S Dove(Oxford University Press
David's Legal Book Review
David J Dickson, Solicitor Advocate shares his January 2024 Journal Legal Book Reviews