Blogs & opinions
Sheriff addresses "confusion" over sanction for counsel
Obtaining sanction for particular work “misconceived”
Two English decisions exclude vicarious liability
Party dancing and religious promotion unconnected with employers
Volenti case must be raised in pleadings, Appeal Court rules
Breach of duty of care necessary for it to apply
No presumption of fault where following driver collides
Driver in front found at fault for unexpected stop
Res ipsa loquitur not a fallback where case not proved
Defender alone had to be aware of cause of accident
Platinum blog series
In the latest in our series of platinum anniversary blogs, Scottish solicitor at the Crofting Commission and Rural Affairs Sub-committee member, David Findlay looks at the introduction of a new phase of crofting law and a new Crofting Commission.
Letter: the root of our stress
The underlying reasons for stress in the profession, and the need to tackle them
Make wellbeing a thing
Staff wellbeing in legal firms has to become a matter of culture, with supporting mechanisms in place
Platinum blog series
In the latest in our series of platinum anniversary blogs, Senior Solicitor at Renfrewshire Council and member of our Privacy Law Sub-committee, Mark Conroy, argues that freedom of information legislation has changed the landscape in Scotland and brought about more transparency and honesty.
Legal aid: a 3% rise, and then what?
Ken Dalling offers some thoughts to mark the day of the general increase
Platinum blog series
In the latest in our series of platinum anniversary blogs, Scottish solicitor and chartered trade mark attorney Caroline Pigott looks at how IP has changed over the years
Cryptocurrencies: HMRC delivers the reckoning
Tax treatment guidance rules on investment activity and trading
OPG fees rise; jurisdiction check added to registration forms
1 April sees most fees go up with inflation
Transparency among goals of charity law overhaul
Ministers consulting on OSCR proposals until 1 April
Regulations complete Scottish cremation policy update
Rules for remains and records to prevent repeat of ashes scandal
Commission revises proposed Trusts (Scotland) Bill
Parliamentary slot awaited for modernising measure
Platinum blog series
As part of our Platinum Anniversary blog series, Andrew C Ferguson, a solicitor at Fife Council, discusses how the gender balance of the profession has changed since he became a solicitor over 30 years ago.
Letter: social mobility needs employers
Some practical steps through which employers can be more proactive
Law for people
The dignity of the law has come before the dignity of those caught up in its processes. What might happen if that were reversed?
Sheriff refuses financial order due to “web of deceit"
Agent “lost sight of role of solicitor” instructing expert
Failure to challenge affidavit evidence can affect case
Permanence order granted despite view of parent's drug expert
Sheriff rejects claim based on post-separation mortgage payments
No order made as value gain balanced by rent payments
Medical treatment did not preclude habitual residence
Mother's changed intention to remain in Scotland had become evident
Amendment competent to introduce separation ground?
Sheriff restates view that time must have passed before action