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Solicitors should not allow artificial intelligence to prejudice their ability to develop and exercise professional judgment

The Society has recruited Graham MacKenzie to establish a new anti-money laundering audit regime for larger firms, and provide guidance and advice to all firms on their obligations

As the United Nations prepares for its periodic scrutiny of the UK's human rights record, the Law Society of Scotland has contributed its own review towards an independent submission

The framework within which the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the ban on Russian athletes’ participation in Rio 2016

Did the BBC's recent documentary on family mediation paint a fair picture? A family lawyer mediator reviews the series

Why Brexit should not change your mind about preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation

One activity significantly impacted by the GDPR is eDisclosure. This article assesses the impact, and whether the Brexit vote will make any difference

An appreciation of the head of legal, Scottish Water, who built an award winning in-house legal team

This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Intending trainees (and those looking for qualified positions) may not instantly think of rural towns as offering a satisfying lifestyle and range of work – but they certainly can (fuller version)

Review of Possession of Corporeal Moveables (Anderson)

This month's subject is Archie MacIver, convener of the Society's Licensing Law Committee

What’s in a motto? Administering a notary public oath prompts thoughts on the Society’s own motto, and what it says to us in these times of upheaval

Registers for Scotland page: two pilot schemes that should enhance the ease of using Registers’ digital services are being tested with solicitor users

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

A reflection on the memorial service for the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, in which Scots lawyers were among those who fell

In the light of the Chilcot report, what do we make of the legal justifications offered for the Iraq war, and what lessons should be drawn on the giving of legal advice to Government?

The Supreme Court ruling on the "named persons" scheme hit the headlines, but to what extent did it undermine the scheme? The authors explain the scope of the decision

You might not think of RBS and Govan Law Centre as having shared interests in the law, but the bank, supported by four panel firms, is in partnership to support GLC’s social justice work

Following last month’s article on how the Immigration Act 2016 is likely to affect private and public law solicitors, three practitioners look at its impact on criminal, employment and business law

Scotland has a new framework of bankruptcy legislation, one that attempts a coherent statement of a much-expanded statutory regime

A review of the background to the Scottish Government's proposed “no-blame” redress scheme for harm arising from medical treatment, and how the scheme compares to others elsewhere

Latest criminal cases, including sentencing; Moorov rule; assessment of witnesses; drink driving; plus a tribute to Sheriff Andrew Lothian

Family briefing: an assessment of the current position regarding cohabitant claims under s 28 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006