Blogs & opinions

Accredited Paralegal roundup: A busy start to the year and new opportunities
Laura McBain, our Affiliates and Accreditations Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, reflects on the first five months of the year and the new opportunities in the pipeline.

AML Spotlight: Regulation 39 - Reliance
AML Risk Manager Dale Trahms examines when it's appropriate to rely on another professional’s client due diligence (CDD), the risks faced in doing so, and why a bank’s CDD is not an ideal solution.

Stay curious - and stand for the Law Society Council
In her blog, Law Society Council member Arlene Gibbs explains how curiosity encouraged her to stand to represent solicitors in Aberdeenshire in 2023- and encourages members to consider standing for current vacancies in three local constituencies.

Reflecting on World IP Conference 2025...
Mark Cruickshank and Roisin Higgins KC reflect on the Faculty of Advocates' Annual World IP Day conference on Friday 17 April.