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Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering gambling regulation; Charities Bill

Have you come across ChatGPT yet? If not, you should at least know the potential of this latest variant of AI to raise pretty well anyone’s game

The process of obtaining guardianship and intervention orders is vulnerable to delays which can be detrimental to the adult concerned. Here the Society offers advice on steps to help minimise the risk

New amendments to the UK Money Laundering Regulations mean that law firms must assess their exposure to “proliferation financing”

This article explores common coverage restrictions by insurers, which can make it challenging for law firms to qualify for cyber insurance

Why this concept should be considered as an option for your client’s dispute

In association with Clio: Their "How to Start a Law Firm" will show you what is needed to set a brand new firm up for success

The author’s latest practice points drawn from his years of experience

Advice column: I enjoy my current work, but doubt I can progress

The UK Government is regrettably showing disregard for lawyers and the rule of law through its Illegal Migration Bill and rhetoric with it

A warning to solicitors about becoming involved with property investment schemes has been issued by the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, via this blog

The growing popularity of open water swimming has brought a rise in accidents and injuries. What duties do landowners and occupiers owe?

The “always speaking” principle is used to apply legislation to changed circumstances not envisaged when it was made. The author examines the recent Supreme Court case that declined to apply it

Letter on the "Ask Ash" column; highlight for blog on trainee quarterly reviews

Review of Redgrave's Health and safety (Clarke, Ford and Smart)

The March 2023 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Specialist employment and discrimination solicitor Sarah Gilzean convenes the Society’s Equalities Law Subcommittee. Following International Women’s Day, she tells what embracing equity means to her

Our sport briefing looks at the growing interest in and use of non-fungible tokens as they become linked to real products such as entertainment and merchandise

Nadia Cook faced an uphill struggle to qualify as a Scottish solicitor. Now she is building a resource to provide others of similar background with the knowledge she lacked, as she tells the Journal

As the Ukraine war enters its second year, one lawyer tells how she left her desk job for a mission to secure a food supply to internal refugees in the country

What a human rights based approach in the Scottish and UK Covid-19 Inquiries may look like

An Inner House decision has brought welcome clarity to the requirements for assignation of standard securities, and to the redaction of commercially sensitive documents

A quick reminder of recent and upcoming changes in the tax world which are most likely to be relevant to private client and tax practitioners

In association with Finders International: How specialist services can help you clear estate administration hurdles