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A new report published by the Scottish Human Rights Commission recommends the Scottish Government should produce and publish two key fiscal documents to improve budget transparency.

When referring to the notion that experiences of discrimination and disadvantage cannot necessarily be directed to a single personal characteristic but, rather, the interaction of multiple characteristics, the term ‘Intersectionality’ is often used. Despite this, our anti-discrimination law permits claims of discrimination or harassment to be brought on singular grounds only.

Following the livestreaming of significant civil cases, representatives in law and media met to discuss new opportunities and future developments. A report issued last week outlines the way forward and key action points.

When people use words like ‘costs’ or ‘expenses’ in relation to legal services, it can mean anything readily capturable in financial software. Some important costs can be difficult to measure but nevertheless significant. How can you practically estimate these hard to measure costs?

The profession has paid tribute to former Committee member, Professor Alison Britton, who sadly passed away on 2 July.

Committee highlights include issuing a Stage 1 briefing on the Social Security bill, and responding to HMT's consultation on improving money laundering regulations.

Growth in commercial and economic activity often precedes an increase in disputes, and the space industry is likely to be no exception. Let’s consider the risks and challenges facing stakeholders in a significant commercial space economy and discuss the role of international arbitration in resolving outer space disputes.

On 5th July, the Law Society of Scotland hosted an event on business development and marketing, aimed at helping legal professionals enhance their content strategies: ‘How to Create and Leverage Content’.

Should an order seeking the return of two children to Spain be granted? A recent case explored this dilemma. The case law in this area continues to evolve with the children’s views playing an ever-growing role in the decision-making process.

Growth in commercial and economic activity often precedes an increase in disputes, and the space industry is likely to be no exception. Let’s consider the risks and challenges facing stakeholders in a significant commercial space economy and discuss the role of international arbitration in resolving outer space disputes.

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Susan Murray presents her very first president update as she takes up the reins on core issues, attends events and speaks on behalf of the Society and its members.

Sole practitioner is seeking to retire from busy court practice covering civil and criminal law.

Back in May, the Journal sat down with Scott Stephenson, solicitor at Complete Clarity Solicitors to discuss the reasons why he championed a four-day working week. 

Scottish law firms, with their centuries-old traditions now find themselves at a crossroads. Is AI a tangible reality or a distant pipedream for these venerable institutions? Let’s investigate the possibilities.

In this month's interview, the Society sat down with Alex Tomczyk to find out more about why he has “always been energised by the ability of technology to solve real-world problems and make things better for people.”

The SLCC has published a report on the benefits of price transparency and clear costs to reduce the risk of misunderstandings which can often lead to complaints.

RSA shares their top five tips on how you can gain certainty over complex applications.

As we embark on a new era for corporate liability, discover the implications of the reform to the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, as it aims to strengthen corporate governance and accountability.

Read how Cashroom's cashiers are embracing cutting-edge technology and why integration is no longer just an advantage for law firms, but a necessity.

Or are they? The inflammatory headline, so often affixed to cycling related issues in the media, did little to quell the unreserved fury that erupted. However, minimal debate took place on what the changes sought to achieve and whether this was even the right approach.

The sun is out and what better time to pick up something new to read. Whether you are looking for a crime novel or a political satire we have you covered.

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?

Take a look at some of the work the Society committees undertook during the month of May.