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Here are five suggestions for risk management resolutions for law firms in 2025, provided by Lockton.

Scotland’s legal aid system is under threat, and with access to justice being the cornerstone of a fair society something needs to be done. The Society are running a #LegalAidMatters campaign and you can show your support by adding your name to the ledger.

The public policy update provides a look back to November and December and the work of the many Society committees. This round-up features the Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill, the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, as well as the Making Work Pay consultation and the Scottish Building Safety Levy Consultation.

LawCare support solicitors across Scotland with a variety of initiatives, programmes, training and their helpline. Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO, shares a round up.

Graeme McWilliams provides an update on the 2024 Scottish Legal Walks and all that was achieved, plus what the profession can look forward to in 2025.

Would anyone holding a Will by Fiona Margaret Macfarlane please contact Debbie Silk, Stewart & Bennett.

The Journal shares the latest obituaries provided to the Society.

LawWare's head of operations, Melissa Blackwood, examines how your software can ensure your firm is compliant.

The 2024 Shared Parenting Scotland annual ‘user survey’ of clients reveals the eyewatering costs in seeking childcare arrangements.

Kathleen-Erin Lawson discusses the current position for workers potentially exposed to inhalation of silica dust and what more needs to be done.

With the UK Home Office maintaining its focus on enforcing immigration laws, ensuring compliance, and reducing net migration, 2025 is set to be another busy year for both immigration lawyers and their clients. Ashley Fleming takes us through some of the likely changes to immigration rules and guidance.

Each year, legal aid supports an extensive network of committed providers to deliver help across Scotland to thousands of people facing a wide range of problems. But that does not mean that all needs are being met, or that the system operates as smoothly as it could.

Why are individuals reaching for help when businesses are suffering in silence?

OPG launch new Power of Attorney Case Management System

David Christie and Charles Mak explore how you can safeguard construction finances following the recent collapse of ISG.

A pilot which saw improved experiences for complainers and witnesses in five courts is to be rolled out to all sheriff courts in Scotland by the end of this year.

Government proposals for new levels of direct government control and involvement in how Scottish solicitors work are to be removed from the Legal Services Regulation Bill, which the Society says preserves supremacy of the rule of law.

Lockton reflects on its engagement with the profession in 2024 and share some notable take-aways.

First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the appointment of Scotland’s new Lord President by His Majesty the King.

Thomas Mitchell discusses the legal landscape of dashcams in Scotland and what’s next for them in terms of protection and privacy.

Between 2017 and 2019 the UK witnessed one of the biggest advertising campaigns related to mis-sold financial productions. Now, the profession prepares for what could be another major compensation scheme for mis-selling practices in relation to PCPs and HPs.

In 2024, AI ceased to be a distant abstraction for the legal profession and is now an undeniable presence at every level of practice.

A new version of the Scottish Standard Clauses has been released by the Scottish Conveyancers Forum.

In 2024 there were some significant policy and legal changes which aim to better protect children’s rights in Scotland and reflect a commitment to creating a Scotland where children’s rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.