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SPONSORED: Why law firms should invest in a cyber incident response simulation
Cyber resilience requires firms to have a proven and workable incident response plan that gives them the best chance to survive and recover from a serious cyber breach, writes Lindsay Hill, solicitor and CEO of Mitigo Cyber Risk Management.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including calls to scrap Lord Advocate's dual role — Monday July 6
You weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including an announcement by the Law Society of Scotland calling on the government to consult on changing the role of the Lord Advocate.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including new CCTV footage contradicting prison death evidence — Monday June 29
You weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including previously unseen footage of a man who died after being restrained by prison officers, which contradicts the version of events put forward by officials.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including new Lord Advocate confirmed — Monday June 22
You weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including the appointment of a new Lord Advocate as well as chairs of both the Law Commission and the Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal.
15 must-see Edinburgh International Book Festival shows for solicitors in 2026 including Baroness Hale, Nicola Sturgeon and John Grisham
The full slate of speakers for the 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival has been unveiled under the theme of 'changing your mind' and there are a host of essential events for legal practitioners.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Scottish KC cleared of misconduct — Monday June 15
You weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including the case of a top Scottish KC cleared of professional misconduct.
SPONSORED: The Law Society of Scotland’s members’ enhancement of compliance and risk management
Is your Investigative Service Provider (ISP) familiar with, and do they adhere to, the Good Practice Guide approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)?
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines — Monday June 1
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including ‘compelling evidence’ in Peter Murrell case – Monday June 1
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines — Monday May 25
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including top law officer stepping down – Monday May 25
Gender, society and the law — Telling the history of Scotland through 15 violent crimes
An intriguing new book explores the reactions of society and the law to violence, from the role of gender through to attitudes towards homosexuality, writes Peter Ranscombe.
SPONSORED: LawWare: Why “It Still Works” Is Not a Software Strategy for Modern Law Firms
LawWare explores why small and mid-sized law firms are moving beyond legacy legal software, as firms look to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and reduce reliance on disconnected processes.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including new MSP's immigration status — Monday May 18
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes debate over one new MSP's immigrations status as well as a Highland crime spree case.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including rapist care worker — Tuesday May 5
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the family of a vulnerable woman who was sexually assaulted by a care worker speaking out.
SPONSORED: Why Scottish firms are partnering with the National Free Wills Network
For many Scottish firms, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has moved from the "About Us" page into the heart of the practice. The challenge is making that impact tangible, finding a way to support the community that aligns naturally with a solicitor’s day-to-day expertise.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including latest on case of Police Scotland giving alleged rapist mobile data of PC victim — Monday April 27
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes report on 4,700 incidents Police Scotland decided were too minor to report to watchdog including rape survivor's phone shared with alleged attacker.
SPONSORED: Clio's UK & Ireland Legal Insights Report 2026 is here
Clio surveyed 1,000+ professionals for the UK & Ireland Legal Insights Report 2026, uncovering critical gaps in AI impact, client trust, and staff wellbeing.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Arnold Clark data breach — Monday April 20
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes permission for 15,000 drivers to pursue action against Arnold Clark and an undercover investigation into advice given by some legal practitioners to migrants in England.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Cape Verde stomach bug legal action — Monday April 13
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes a large-scale legal action against a holiday provider over alleged widespread illness.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including SLCC process and Flamingo Land — Monday April 6
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes comments from the Society and SLCC about the complaints process as well as the latest on Flamingo Land plans.
SPONSORED: AI Is Turbo-Charging Cyber Attacks. Is Your Law Firm Ready?
Artificial intelligence has changed the rules of cybercrime, reports Mitigo. Attacks that once required significant skill and resource can now be executed at scale, at speed and with unsettling precision.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Suzanne’s Law changes in force — Monday March 30
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes a change in parole rules — dubbed Suzanne’s Law after Suzanne Pilley – which came into force across Scotland.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including sheriff's AI warning and assisted dying outcome — Monday March 23
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes a fierce rebuke over AI hallucinated case citation in a Scottish court as well as the outcome of assisted dying debates.
Roundup of space law in the headlines including row over mirrors to light earth at night — Thursday, March 19
A review of all the latest headlines from the world of space, home and abroad, including a row over mirrors to light earth at night and ISS space walk medical delay.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Lord Advocate's dual role, Dunblane and assisted dying — Monday March 16
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes discussion of the dual role of the Lord Advocate as well as lengthy assisted dying debate.