Technology and innovation
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?
Rise of the machines
We spoke to Fiona Chute – litigation lawyer with Brodies and one of the Law Society of Scotland’s accredited legal technologists – about the ever-developing importance of ‘lawtech’.
Breaking the cycle of crime?
Research shows that 70% of the public don’t know what community justice is or even means, so a short film has been launched to raise awareness about the benefits.
Detail and discretionary interpretation
The Lands Tribunal for Scotland handed down the first judgment in the UK on the requirements to validly serve a Notice to end an agreement under the Electronic Communications Code.
Digging deep
An award-winning professional investigator shares how covert intelligence can span countries and provide law firms with support across multiple practice areas.
Technology and the courts
From remote courts to paperless proceedings, the use of technology has changed considerably, and even more so since the pandemic. Is this way of conducting proceedings here to stay?
SPONSORED: LawWare's 6-point action plan
Cyber shields up: make sure your firm is not the next victim of ransomware.
A driving force for safety
Has Scotland’s first self-driving bus brought us closer to having autonomous cars? We explore the latest technology and legal implications.
ARCHIVE: Social media is here to stay…
13 years on and with new platforms in play, plus more flexible working, the need for a social media policy is still just as important.
Will AI displace or empower legal teams?
With AI beginning to impact the more traditional contract management systems, it is argued that these tools help support and improve efficiencies if only they were adopted.
Harvesting natural capital benefits from land
In recent years considerable attention has been paid to the potential for land in Scotland to generate benefits by utilising and enhancing, rather than diminishing, our natural capital.
ARCHIVE: Law under lockdown
It’s March 2020 and the country begins to shut down, with the profession becoming agile overnight – what impact did it have back then, and how has that shaped the way we work now?
Will 'AI do a better job than anybody?'
Following the interview in last week’s newsletter with Lord Neuberger, he shared his AI predictions for law and the legal profession in 2024 and beyond.
Two main challenges on the horizon
Head of Customer Legal at Virgin Money highlights that “there is no need for alarm” when it comes to AI and legal technology, as other industries have been using some form of them (not without challenge mind) for decades.
SPONSORED: Cashroom's Confirmation of Payee
Marking a significant milestone in the legal sector, Cashroom confirms the launch of Confirmation of Payee into their client portal.
What does 2024 have in store?
Whether it's AI, recruitment and retention, the importance of diversity and inclusion, or the need to future proof the profession further, members provide their predictions for this year.
Celebrating Scotland's solicitors
This year marks the Law Society of Scotland's 75th anniversary. Chief Executive, Diane McGiffen, is keen for members to get involved and share their experiences.