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New Feature: Customise Your Email Alerts
21 September 2026
We are pleased to introduce a new email alert filtering feature on the Court Tracker web app, giving users greater control over the email alerts they receive.
Until now, email alerts were sent when all new cases were published. With this latest update, you can now choose exactly which types of cases trigger an email notification:
Criminal cases only
Civil cases only
Both criminal and civil cases (the default option)
This update allows you to tailor Court Tracker email alerts to your specific area of practice, helping to reduce unnecessary email notifications.
How to Update Your Preferences
To change your email alert settings, simply:
Log in to the Court Tracker web app.
Navigate to your Profile page.
Select your preferred email alert option.
Your changes are saved automatically.
Your updated preferences will be applied to future email alerts.
Web App Only
Please note that email alert filtering is currently available only on the web version of Court Tracker. This functionality has not yet been added to the mobile app.
This is a beta feature that is still undergoing testing, so please be patient while we carry out testing.
As always, we welcome feedback and suggestions as we continue to improve Court Tracker. So please do get in touch!
The SRA issues useful guidance on the use of AI
2 September 2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published a warning notice for solicitors on using AI in their practice.
The key concerns highlighted by the SRA are (1) inaccurate submissions being lodged in court which miscite case law and (2) confidential data being submitted to AI software without the proper safeguards being put in place.
The full guidance can be found here.
Although the notice does not apply to Scottish solicitors, it nevertheless contains useful advice and guidance on how to use AI responsibly.
We always recommend that the AI summaries generated by Court Tracker are only ever used as a starting point for legal research and the full judgment must always be reviewed by a solicitor.
The Scottish courts have warned that reckless use of AI could result in a party being found in contempt of court. For example, in the case of Your Home Partners v Michael William Kellichan and Michelle Hood, [2026] SC KDY 34 Sheriff John A MacRitchie SSC stated that:
“What this claim does highlight, is the dangers of a reckless reliance on Artificial Intelligence by any party without verifying that the same is genuine, and the potential for a party being found in contempt of court in circumstances such as these, even if done in good faith.”
Read the full judgment here.
AI is a Tool, Not a Substitute for Legal Analysis
24 August 2026
As AI becomes an increasingly common part of a solicitor's daily work, it is important to understand its limitations.
AI can help lawyers work more efficiently by identifying relevant information, summarising documents, and extracting information. Used appropriately, these tools can save significant amounts of time and help legal professionals stay on top of recent developments in the law. However, AI should be viewed as an aid to legal research and analysis, not a replacement for it.
Court Tracker has been designed to help users keep track of the latest court judgments published in Scotland. By generating concise summaries of newly published decisions, the app enables legal professionals to quickly identify cases that may be relevant to their area of practice. These summaries are intended to provide a high-level overview of a decision and allow users to prioritise which judgments require further analysis.
However, Court Tracker is not a substitute for reading the full judgment.
Legal decisions are often nuanced and fact-specific. A single paragraph cannot fully capture every argument advanced by the parties, every legal principle considered by the court, or every caveat contained within a judgment. Even where an AI-generated summary accurately describes the outcome of a case, important details may be omitted that could materially affect its significance or applicability in another context.
For that reason, every judgment in Court Tracker includes a direct link to the original decision. Users should always read the full judgment carefully.
This is particularly important when preparing documents for use in court. Any authority cited in written pleadings, motions, submissions, or opinions should be carefully reviewed and verified against the original source. Lawyers have professional obligations to ensure that legal authorities are cited accurately and fairly. A summary, whether generated by AI or drafted by a human, should never be relied upon as the sole basis for understanding a case.
It is also important to remember that AI systems can make mistakes. They may misunderstand the significance of a particular passage, fail to identify an important qualification, or place undue emphasis on a point that was ultimately peripheral to the court's reasoning. These risks are not unique to Court Tracker; they are inherent in the use of AI generally and underline the need for careful professional oversight.
The most effective use of AI is therefore as a starting point rather than an end point. A summary can help you identify relevant cases more quickly, but the professional skill of analysing authorities, applying legal principles, and exercising judgment remains the responsibility of the lawyer.
At Court Tracker, our goal is simple: to alert legal professionals to new judgments more efficiently. The final legal analysis, however, should always be based on a careful reading of the full decision.
Now available on the app store
12 August 2026
We are delighted to annouce that the app has been approved by Apple and is now available to download from the App Store.
New features in version 1.1.5
10 August 2026
We're pleased to announce the release of Court Tracker v1.1.5, introducing several new features designed to make legal research easier and more flexible.
Research Notes
You can now add notes to any judgment within the app.
All notes are fully searchable, making it easy to build your own research database. For example, you can add keywords or tags such as #ImpliedTerms, #ChildContact, or #Servitudes and quickly find relevant judgments later using the search function.
Whether you're noting successful arguments, legal principles, or points for future reference, Notes helps keep your research organised and accessible.
Offline Access
Court Tracker now automatically downloads the latest judgment summaries to your device, allowing you to stay up to date even when you are offline.
Your notes are also available offline, so you can continue reviewing cases and conducting research while travelling or commuting.
Export Your Data
Your data belongs to you.
The new Export feature allows you to download your personal data as an Excel spreadsheet, including:
Your research notes
Bookmarked judgments
Direct links to the PDF versions of judgments
This makes it easy to archive your research, share information with colleagues, or continue working with your data outside the app.
We Value Your Feedback
We're committed to making Court Tracker the best possible tool for staying on top of the latest court judgments and conducting legal research in Scotland.
If there are features you'd like to see in future updates, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch and let us know how we can improve the app.
App being reviewed
9 July 2026
The app has been submitted to the Apple Store for review. You can see what it looks like in the screenshots below.
Mobile app
App launching shortly
13 June 2026
The app is in the final stages of development and will launch shortly.
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