Practice
What the Supreme Court's decision in For Women Scotland's appeal means
Front page news rarely does statutory interpretation make, writes Joshua King, but the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers was different.
Why McGunnigal v Pollock [2025] gives some much-needed clarity on cohabitation and unjustified enrichment
Family law solicitor Tom Main considers the recent case of McGunnigal v Pollock [2025] SC FAL 15, and finds clarity on cohabitation and unjustified enrichment.
Public Policy Highlights February and March 2025 including Covid, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Throughout the year, the Law Society Policy team and its network of committee volunteers respond to a variety of consultations and comment on a range of Bills, helping to shape good law for the benefit of its members and in the public interest.
Challenge of balancing Scotland's people and wilds - inside the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
Introduced in February 2025 and now at Stage 1 of the parliamentary process, the Bill puts forward measures to protect Scotland’s natural environment.
Explained - the Diligence against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2024
Implemented on 6 April, the Diligence against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 bring increased protection for low-earning debtors, writes Ahsan Mustafa.
Second court established for the National Personal Injury Court
A second court has been established for the National Personal Injury Court (NPIC) based at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
Why the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has praised Law Society of Scotland's procedures
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has praised colleagues at the Law Society of Scotland for improving the speed of investigations, writes Joshua King.
'Biggest change for a generation' - Firms react to Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act coming into force
Business in Scotland can no borrow more easily against assets including whisky stores and machinery, thanks to the implementation of the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023, writes Joshua King.
Why Shoosmiths is offering a £1 million AI bonus pot this year
Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has announced plans to reward staff with an extra £1 million in this year's bonus pot - if the company hits one million prompts on an AI platform, writes Joshua King.
Defining ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 — Inside the For Women Scotland v the Scottish Ministers appeal
After several years of legal argument and contest, set against the background of an ever-changing political context, For Women Scotland v the Scottish Ministers reached the highest court in the land, writes Lindsay McCosh.
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Countdown is on to be named among Scotland’s best solicitors – how to get involved in 2025
The deadline for entries to this year’s Scottish Legal Awards is rapidly approaching. Firms and practitioners have just a matter of weeks left to get involved.
How to navigate Scotland's rent controls and what the future holds
Swedish economist Asar Lindbeck once said that the best way to destroy a city was to bomb it and the second best to impose rent controls, write dispute resolution experts John Stirling and Conner McConnell.
Freedom v Harm - What happens when pornography and human rights collide?
The commercialisation of the internet has made human sexuality through pornography highly lucrative for sex industries. What does this mean for the human rights of all involved?
Why the doctrine of Laïcité is central to France - and almost unheard of everywhere else
It is constitutional a principle central to almost every aspect of public life in France, and yet one without equivalent here in Scotland or across much of the world.
Everything we know about BBC's new 'high-octane' Scottish legal drama Counsels
Television has given us captivating courtroom dramas, from Rumpole of the Bailey and Kavanagh QC to Silk and The Split. But has any legal series ever done justice to the Scottish profession?
What Adam Smith can teach solicitors about AI - a guide to staying compliant, efficient and risk-aware
From rethinking workflows to optimising knowledge management and reinforcing ethical frameworks, Dr Corsino San Miguel presents a strategic roadmap to help firms stay compliant, efficient and risk-aware when implementing AI.
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This Inner House decision challenges the belief that ‘nothing is permanent except change’
A recent Inner House decision brings clarity over permanence orders, in a case that highlights the importance of local authorities taking timely action over children in their care.
Intersectionality and what Section 14 of the Equality Act means for legally vulnerable workers
Workers in labour intensive jobs are exposed to discrimination because of their race, religion, nationality, or ethnic origins - but what if several protected characteristics come into play at once?
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Don't lose sleep - 9 tips to cut the risk and get your file management system in order
So how do we try to ensure better sleep? One way is to put procedures in place to take away the feeling of dread that a file has grown dusty.
Why Renters' Rights Bill could bring England in line with Scots Law
The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to modernise and reform the laws governing landlord evictions to provide greater security for renters in England.