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Brian Wood is a retired solicitor, honorary sheriff and a Fellow of the Law Society of Scotland

Letter on references to gender in deeds; blog on Bill of Rights Bill

A new, post-Brexit subsidy control regime has passed into law, seeking to balance existing international obligations with a more efficient domestic process

As a concept the metaverse may be still evolving, but it is set to present a whole new world of challenges for lawyers. This feature explores where it is going, with particular reference to IP rights

Introducing an important report on advance directives, and on medical decision-making in intensive care situations, published by a cross-committee working group of the Society

The Scottish Government is to implement the Scottish Law Commission’s recommendations for reform of moveable transactions law. The author provides an overview of the bill before the Parliament

Sexual harassment at work is a continuing problem, one likely to need measures beyond having an appropriate policy and training programme to counteract it. What else can make a real difference?

An Outer House decision has clarified what may be covered by an award of expenses occasioned by preparation for and conduct of a proof, and the role of the auditor in taxing an account

In association with The National Will Register: Scottish legal firms have been urged to join The National Will Register to protect Scots testators, as well as themselves

Private rented sector reforms in Scotland have brought benefits to tenants, but a study of their impact shows that a broader approach is needed to make rights effective for those on lower incomes

Taking up the presidency with a mix of pride and trepidation, I am looking forward to meeting as many members as possible in person, and to working as part of a top team at the Society

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with LawWare: LawWare’s managing director on his business and what the recognition means

Latest criminal cases, including road traffic; sentencing powers; evidence from paedophile hunters; bail; no case to answer

Overseas entities will soon come under new registration obligations in relation to their interests in land in the UK, with consequences if they fail to do so

An overview of what the Online Safety Bill means for companies providing services and search engines to UK consumers

The Land Court has had to try and achieve a fair outcome where a tenant gave notice, failed to quit and then sought to postpone her removal because lambing was due

A recent decision relating to the disputed value of shares in a private company is instructive as to the status of valuations in an application for confirmation, and the best method of challenge

FIFA’s first Guide to Club Licensing in Women’s Football should help accelerate the growth of the sport, including in Scotland as the elite game becomes the responsibility of the SPFL

Support is needed from individual firms for the idea of a Scottish Conveyancers Forum dedicated to representing the sector

Recent enforcement action by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office contains some clear pointers to what it considers necessary for data processing operations to comply with the law

Interview with a keynote speaker at the In-house Annual Conference – a magistrates’ court prosecutor from London with a mission to improve inclusivity and diversity in the legal profession and beyond

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering Scottish Mental Health Law Review; advance choices and medical decision-making; Proposed Fly-tipping (Scotland) Bill

Report of the Law Society of Scotland's 2022 AGM