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A new report questions the effectiveness of minimum unit pricing in reducing harmful consumption – but a recent case shows it having other unexpected results

A sheriff court decision has clarified the proper approach to claims by joint creditors, while affirming the role of the Accountant in Bankruptcy on reviewing a trustee’s adjudication of claims

The new oil and gas windfall tax and plastic packaging tax promise consumer and environment benefits, but must be closely monitored to ensure they achieve these

The latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, now in force, divides asylum seekers into groups, with different rights attaching to each – a move of questionable legality

Reports relating to Desmond William Donoghue; Douglas Kilpatrick

An accredited specialist in IP tells of her move to sole in-house solicitor at the body responsible for Scotland’s built heritage – and of the positives she sees in today’s profession

Advice on how the coming of the Register of Overseas Entities will impact on property transactions involving such entities

From the Office of the Public Guardian: fees increase; change to waiting time; bond of caution forms

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering seafarers' pay; National Care Service

Your support is invited for this year’s fun events in support of local legal advice charities

A trainee solicitor is looking for interest in forming a group to support disabled solicitors and disabled law students

Solicitors and their clients are still falling victims to frauds perpetrated by cybercriminals. The author discusses some of the reasons why

Advice column: My boss just keeps turning the screw

From 1 September the anti-money laundering controls of the Trust Registration Service extend to many trusts not previously required to register. Solicitors should take action now

People professionals have a key role in focusing a business on ESG targets, given the issues they deal with that relate to employee wellbeing and motivation

In association with Clio: Some tips on evolving to a paperless office – it should be a marathon and not a sprint

One high street practice has taken on board the lessons of the pandemic, and merged four branch offices into one while at the same time broadening its geographic client base

Obituary for a quiet partner of Balfour+Manson who trained many who went on to eminence in the profession, and was a pioneer in technology

The 2022 Directory of individuals and firms who have satisfied the Law Society of Scotland of their experience and ability in providing expert witness services

Some recent Scottish cases on the expert’s role and duties in court, which practitioners should be aware of

Whatever changes happen in the UK Government, the Bill of Rights Bill is likely to continue; and lawyers should oppose its dangerous effects

A Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service interview with Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle on the future of the justice system in a new era of technology following the COVID-19 pandemic

From Society partner Mitigo Cybersecurity, the top 10 areas that law firms need to address to stop ransomware

The recent Scottish product liability case before the UK Supreme Court, a decision concerning a prosthetic hip, leaves some interesting questions unanswered while providing a useful survey of the law