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The Scottish Law Commission has had another busy year progressing its Eleventh Programme of Law Reform. As 2024 comes to a close, there are many highlights and achievements to reflect upon.

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation legislation – what is the position in Scotland?

The intersection of IP and competition law is interesting, and embedded in a complex relationship. A recent case has lead Michael Vaughan of Morton Fraser MacRobert’s to provide an update on whether post-expiry royalty payments are anti-competitive.

As a Private Client professional in Scotland you might be thinking, but why is the 1995 Act important to me in my role? But it is…

Although the vast majority of employees will respect workplace privacy, covert recordings can pose a distinct threat to employers.

Margaret McArthur Hall, (nee Murray),  M.A. Ll.B., C.B.E., 29th January 1933 - 25th October 2024

The abolition of the UK’s non-dom regime is in situ from 6 April 2025, but what does the replacement look like?

Would anyone holding or having knowledge of a will for Craig Ronald Rendall, please contact Alex Foulkes at Gillespie MacAndrew.

COP29 produced outcomes of significance to global climate communities. However, given how it operates currently, the actual effectiveness of the COP process and its legal utility is open to question. This is the first in a series of climate law and justice articles from Navraj Singh Ghaleigh, Senior Lecturer in Climate Law at Edinburgh University.

Artificial intelligence and virtual reality might be carving out a place for themselves in Scottish healthcare, but they bring their own challenges. From ethics to accuracy, there’s much to consider…

Help launch talented legal careers this Christmas with the Society’s Baublefest campaign, raising funds for the Lawscot Foundation.

The Society says finalised legislation to modernise the law around judicial factors provides for significant improvements when such arrangements are needed to safeguard money and other assets.

Heather McKendrick, CSR manager at Addleshaw Goddard, introduces the firm’s Legal Explorer work experience programme for year 12 and S5 students – and three of its Scottish ‘Explorers’ share their thoughts on taking part.

New amendments lodged in the Scottish Parliament this week must deliver on a government promise to reverse proposed political controls over the way lawyers work, the Society has said.

Examining the missing consideration of legal certainty in Lord Advocate’s Reference [2024] HCJAC 43.

For modern law firms, efficiency counts. Firms are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, reduce administrative burdens and enhance client service. One of the most effective strategies to achieve these goals is the adoption of integrated software solutions. At LawWare, we understand the unique challenges faced by legal professionals and offer innovative software designed to meet them.

James McFarlane reflects on being part of the profession’s Men’s Wellbeing Group, and the benefits of forming connections and support networks.

The Journal sat down with Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP to discuss the assisted dying bill, and why we need to be supporting those living with disabilities. Better care, support and fundamentally improving the way society views and values the disabled is essential for change.

At the end of November 2024, Westminster MPs backed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill proposed by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater as a private member's bill. If passed, this bill would cover England & Wales, with a separate discussion already underway for Scotland.

Unprecedented growth for the Scottish legal sector has been maintained for a fourth consecutive year, with 764 new solicitor traineeships commencing in the past 12 months to the end of October 2024.

From toasters to second homes, cars to pensions, the financial arrangements following a separation have been somewhat straight forward (albeit not the negotiations necessarily) following the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985.

YourCashier share their experiences of proudly sponsoring the much-loved headshot photobooth and how they turned a professional networking staple into a celebration of community, connection, and compassion.

Following a detailed review and consultation, the Scottish Law Commission has today published a Report recommending changes to the law on damages in Scotland.

The recently published Scottish Law Commission Report on Damages for Personal Injury contains important proposed reforms, intended to modernise Scots law and resolve certain difficulties.