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Lauren Wright is a member of the Society's Trust & Succession Law Committee

Review of A Practical Guide to Insane and Non-Insane Automatism in Criminal Law (Ragesh)

The October 2022 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Concluding an exchange on sex and gender

Legal Services Agency’s research shows an urgent need for reform within the legal sector to improve conditions for those with disabilities and neurodiversity

With business email the most common attack route for cybercriminals, here are some basics on their aims, their methods and the top 10 countermeasures

In association with Iconic: Working with a trusted recruitment partner can improve your position even if you are happy in your current work

Two practitioners consider the potential for the growth of international arbitration as a means of dispute resolution across three different sectors

A solicitor who qualified in Spain but now works in Scotland, outlines some of the key differences between the respective legal systems, as regards qualification and court proceedings

With some consumers struggling financially even without a further energy price rise, what can those unable to afford their bills do, and what are their rights in relation to their suppliers?

The role arbitral institutions can play in managing international arbitrations, and some considerations in choosing the most appropriate body

The major changes introduced by the Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021, newly entered into force

The lead commissioner on the Scottish Law Commission report which led to the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill, responds to questions raised over the level of consumer protection offered

A tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and to "the incomparable power of her example"

The Law Society of Scotland joins the nation in mourning the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Friday 21 October 2022 is a red letter day – the Law Society of Scotland’s Annual Conference is back as an in-person event, though you can still join remotely

Some current issues around taxi and private hire car licences, one of which, it is feared, is set to cause significant resource problems for licensing authorities

International travel, and post-Brexit residence restrictions, are bringing more situations where family law and immigration issues combine. The authors highlight two cases, and some of the key rules

An Inner House decision, and a speech by the Attorney General, show why Equality Act single sex services are necessarily defined by biological sex, and the Scottish Government should take heed

Latest civil cases, including preliminary proof; pleadings; appeals; uplift in fees; group proceedings; ex tempore judgment

The UK Government intends to legislate to allow data mining for commercial use, without the need to pay a fee to the data holder

The consultation on Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation contains proposals for a new form of tenancy covering agricultural and non-agricultural uses, to help the drive for carbon capture

The UK’s data protection regime is in line for a shakeup, principally through a significant bill now before Parliament – which could mean an overall increase in complexity for some businesses

The report of the Whyte review of gymnastics shows that welfare and safeguarding in sport starts with good governance and regulation, including proper attention to complaints and their handling