Practice
The case for compulsory mediation
The issue of compulsory mediation is exercising legal minds on both sides of the Border and, as the appetite for change in Scotland increases, the matter of its feasibility or desirability becomes ever more relevant.
The Law of Criminal Procedure in Scotland
The practice of criminal law is closely regulated by procedure, which in turn is intertwined with rules of evidence. Sometimes it can be difficult to disentangle them.
Sheila’s penultimate presidential update
Writing to us from the Western Isles, she talks all things member forum events past and forthcoming, the latest on regulating the profession and criminal law developments.
ARCHIVE: Framework for tribunal reform
An overview of the new structure for tribunals to be introduced by the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014. Where are we now?
It's a balancing act for adjudicators
Two recent decisions of the Scottish courts show the fine line adjudicators may be asked to tread when it comes to considering a defence.
SPONSORED: LawWare's 6-point action plan
Cyber shields up: make sure your firm is not the next victim of ransomware.
How can employers do more?
Two major retailers pledged to stop sexual harassment in the workplace through a s23 agreement with the EHRC.
SSDT Latest Decisions
Providing you with the latest decisions from the SSDT for April, as well as links back to previously published ones.
ARCHIVE: Sustainability is key
Scottish ministers proposed to introduce a new presumption in planning in favour of "development that contributes to sustainable development" – did they?
Is it fit for purpose?
It has been almost 10 years since the introduction of shared parental leave, so let’s explore why the uptake of this provision is still so low.
We must do more
The number of women taking action against their employers for menopause-related discrimination is rising. But are law firms and in-house teams doing enough to support their own employees coping with the 30+ potential symptoms?
Judicial factors, building heat and the National Care Service
From modernisation to concerns surrounding resourcing and the need to mitigate actual and perceived conflicts of interest, the latest Public Policy highlights covers this and more.
Celebrating success
Last month was celebratory with the President. Sheila Webster, attending the first admission ceremony of 2024.
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.
Private client and family lawyers beware
Important changes to the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 are coming on 30 April and the succession specific ones are significant, even if a little ‘tacked on’.
Update - Public Guardian’s fees
Update from the Office of the Public Guardian - Public Guardian’s fees to increase on 1 April 2024
A world of 'not so' pure imagination
The Willy’s Chocolate Experience ‘farce’ made headlines and continues to do so. Is this a classic case for solatium in damages for breach of contract?
Miscarriage of justice has bounded back into public consciousness
The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission share their top tips on how to best assist your clients in obtaining the right result when bringing applications.
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?
Don’t let scope creep up on you
Scope creep can be a real headache. Lockton share their top tips to help you avoid it or at the very least prevent work becoming substantially more onerous than planned.