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11 essential Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows for Scottish solicitors in 2025 including Kafka, Legally Blonde and 'a shabby law firm'
The world's greatest arts festival has arrived in town and there is a cornucopia of theatre, comedy, music and more for audiences on offer — here are 11 essential events for legal practitioners.
SPONSORED: The Best Legal Tech Is Still Human
YourCashier and why law firms succeed when skilled people and smart systems work together
SPONSORED: Paul Bell v Volvo Car UK Limited and others
Notice is hereby given that on 15 July 2025, the Court of Session made an order granting permission for group proceedings.
SPONSORED: Meet Janine Ewen, expert child vulnerability and harm reduction speaker and trainer
A prominent specialist in harm reduction, underserved populations and childhood trauma and vulnerability is looking to do more guest speaking at universities and with the legal community.
SPONSORED: A Record-Breaking Six Months at Cashroom And We’re Just Getting Started
Did you know that at Cashroom we now have a team of over 140 experienced professionals?
SPONSORED: Join the National Free Wills Network — Make Every Will Matter
The National Free Wills Network is a unique initiative that connects solicitors with individuals who wish to leave a gift to charity through their Will.
13 must-see Edinburgh International Book Festival shows for Scottish solicitors in 2025 including Nicola Sturgeon and Monica Feria-Tinta
Some unmissable names in law and politics collide at the 2025 Edinburgh Book Festival including Nicola Sturgeon and Monica Feria-Tinta.
'Red Flags' — Risk management reflections on the Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018 and what you need to know
Master Policy broker Lockton highlights the key provisions of the long-awaited Act, which came into force in full on 28 February 2025.
SPONSORED: Important Banking Update – Purpose Codes Now Mandatory in CHAPS property transactions
As part of the ongoing enhancements to CHAPS payments to bring system in line with ISO 20022 enhanced data is becoming mandatory. To support this change, property codes are now accessible directly via the Cashroom Portal.
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.
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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.