Technology law
Authorising the Algorithm — what the first AI-driven law firm signals for legal practice
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.
Urgent call for volunteers — have your say on civil online Case Tracker
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has issued an urgent call for volunteers to help bolster their online civil Case Tracker.
UK consumers losing out under product liability regime - is it time for reform?
Product liability experts consider the reforms and proposed amendments to product liability frameworks in the UK and the EU, and highlights the need for further change.
Why Vodafone case is crucial in balancing telecommunications benefits with landowners' rights
A recent ruling provides a cautionary tale for landowners, and will likely become a key reference point for future cases involving telecoms infrastructure.
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.
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?
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.
Why the modernisation matters and what's in Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023
Coming into force in April, the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 brings modernisation to moveable transactions, says Ahsan Mustafa.
A balancing act
Thomas Mitchell discusses the legal landscape of dashcams in Scotland and what’s next for them in terms of protection and privacy.
Piece it all together
Jigsaw identification poses a serious risk by combining harmless details that can unintentionally reveal protected identities, threatening privacy and confidentiality.
A contract consultation
It has been six years since the SLC Review on Contract Law Report was published. This consultation seeks to establish whether the landscape around this area of the law has changed, and, if yes, then whether the changes are material to the recommendations contained in the report.
Dispute resolution in extra-terrestrial realms
Growth in commercial and economic activity often precedes an increase in disputes, and the space industry is likely to be no exception. Let’s consider the risks and challenges facing stakeholders in a significant commercial space economy and discuss the role of international arbitration in resolving outer space disputes.