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SPONSORED: The human touch in legal cashiering
Opting for an outsourced legal cashiering service shouldn’t mean giving up personal service and human connection. Discover how personalised services can provide Scottish law firms with precise, ethical financial management and exceptional, trustworthy support.
Furthering the case for change
Let’s delve deeper into the topic of EDI, and how your teams can benefit from a work environment that embraces these values.
SPONSORED: Can you find the time for a holiday?
Summer holidays can be something of a juggling competition for everyone, including hard-working solicitors. Find out how LawWare can help.
The case for change
How can your teams benefit from a work environment that embraces the values of equality, diversity and inclusion?
Know it, see it, avoid it
The latest article from Lockton covers the important topic of spotting conflicts of interest and a reminder that ‘if it feels wrong, it probably is’.
Family law expert joins Blackadders
One of Scotland’s most experienced family law experts has joined Blackadders LLP as a partner.
Remembering Sternford Moyo
The Law Society of Scotland pays tribute to Sternford Moyo
Reaccredited as Menopause Friendly announces Burness Paull
Burness Paull reaccredited as Menopause Friendly
What is appropriate?
The SSDT last sought your views on the appropriate Standard of Proof for professional misconduct cases back in 2019. Have they changed?
Greater budget transparency needed?
A new report published by the Scottish Human Rights Commission recommends the Scottish Government should produce and publish two key fiscal documents to improve budget transparency.
Remembering Alison
The profession has paid tribute to former Committee member, Professor Alison Britton, who sadly passed away on 2 July.
SPONSORED: Glasgow opportunity
Sole practitioner is seeking to retire from busy court practice covering civil and criminal law.
Flexible working remains
Back in May, the Journal sat down with Scott Stephenson, solicitor at Complete Clarity Solicitors to discuss the reasons why he championed a four-day working week.
SPONSORED: AI - reality or pipedream?
Scottish law firms, with their centuries-old traditions now find themselves at a crossroads. Is AI a tangible reality or a distant pipedream for these venerable institutions? Let’s investigate the possibilities.
SPONSORED: Expert guidance for Scottish executry bonds
RSA shares their top five tips on how you can gain certainty over complex applications.
Lockton AI: The future is here
There is a scene in the 2019 legal thriller Dark Waters in which lawyer Robert Bilott takes delivery of several hundred boxes of papers to review. Would AI have helped or hindered?
My saviour: flexible working
When life changes occur sometimes you want to have the flexibility to adapt, be present in all areas of life, thrive professionally and still retain your career.
60 seconds with…. Lynda Towers
The new Convener of the Mental Health and Disability Law Sub-Committee discusses her career, mental health awareness and the recent response to the proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill.
SPONSORED: Practice and premises
A retiring solicitor is offering his premises (and practice) in Glasgow for lease or acquisition, according to Sheridan’s.
The legal brain
Last year’s Profile of the Profession revelations about poor mental health in law kick-started necessary conversations about how the profession can begin to make things right.
Moving for your mood
Legal firms ignore the wellbeing of staff at their peril
SPONSORED: Will notice Harper Macleod
Harper Macleod are searching for anyone with knowledge of the will of Ms Helen Whillans Ramsay, of Falkirk.
What's the latest?
It’s time for ‘People on the Move’ May 2024, as the Journal shares your recent promotions, new hires, awards wins and company news.
SYLA AGM 2024
The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association AGM is taking place (both in-person and online) on 30th May. Attend to hear the latest updates but also elect new committee members.