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In association with Denovo: True love story of legal software providers and clients – how the integration with Property Searches Scotland came to be…

Digital developments can provide practical legal help to disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, but advisers and others need to remain engaged in order to avoid potential issues and realise potential

My first column as President covers my pride in our profession; my Highland connections and my interest in rural practice; and a little musical diversion I intend to compile!

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

Recent criminal cases, including dangerous or careless driving; disclosing sexual images; indecent communications

New consumer protection powers, with the ability to act quickly, are proposed for the Competition & Markets Authority in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill now before Parliament

The Scottish Land Court has decided that it is unable to accept a reference from the Tenant Farming Commissioner on a doubtful point of law that has yet to become a live and practical issue

With copyright legislation predating the emergence of artificial intelligence capable of creating an original work, the law is unclear as to who owns copyright in the work and reform may be needed

A new Outer House decision contains much of interest – and some possible controversy – regarding the power of an attorney to vary testamentary provisions

Golfers on the European Tour who took part in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf events have lost an appeal against sanctions imposed by the Tour, based on arguments challenging the validity of Tour rules

Reports relating to Joseph Hann; Sarah Duncan Lane or Stuart

The €1.2 billion fine handed out to Meta’s Facebook division by the Irish data regulator has made headlines, but it is the other actions it has required that are more problematic and of wider concern

How working in a fast-paced travel tech environment allowed this month’s interviewee to spread his professional wings and build his on-the-job skillset

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering regulation of independent healthcare; Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill; LBTT and green freeports

Introducing the new Lawscot TCPD module, in partnership with O Shaped Lawyer

A Society webinar highlighted why the new bill on regulating the profession is causing such alarm

Surely automation isn’t going to intrude into matters where clients value trust and reputation? Well, you might be surprised…

In association with Mitigo: Six reasons why you need independent assurance over your cyber risk management

On behalf of Master Policy brokers Lockton, a partner and a trainee share risk management tips for trainers and trainees respectively

A further collection of practice points, drawn from the author's experience

Considering the published guidance covering anti-money laundering source of funds checks, and whether it yet provides sufficient clarity

Advice column: My new colleague is freezing me out

Update covering certificates of registration; online EPOAR service review; power of attorney amendment policy review

A recent court action has raised a number of legal issues, particularly around obtaining IP address information and regulation as a route to proving identity