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Work has progressed with the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, with hearings on the impact of the pandemic in Scotland on health and social care concluding at the end of June. With powerful testimony shared about the impact of the virus from those affected.

The latest policy update (covering July) from the committees covers many topics including the Transfer of Undertakings (protection of employment) regulations and the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill.

Sophie McIvor spoke with Peter Brash about the development of the committee over the last year and how smaller firms can take action.

The Scottish Sentencing Council is seeking views on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences.

The 31 July is an important date. It’s the Society’s 75th birthday. CEO Diane McGiffen shares her thoughts on this significant milestone, and why access to justice is just as important today, as it was in 1949.

Discover how Glasgow University is supporting a rights-based project that focuses on building legal capability in the community and hoping to empower marginalised groups through public legal education.

Summer holidays can be something of a juggling competition for everyone, including hard-working solicitors. Find out how LawWare can help.

How can your teams benefit from a work environment that embraces the values of equality, diversity and inclusion?

Family members have told the Scottish Government that they would welcome enhanced reporting and publication restrictions, including anonymity for children who have died as a result of a criminal act.

With the concurrence of the Lord President, the SSDT has redrafted its procedural rules. These come into force on 1 September 2024 and will apply to all Complaints, Appeals and Applications lodged on or after that date.

The latest article from Lockton covers the important topic of spotting conflicts of interest and a reminder that ‘if it feels wrong, it probably is’.

One of Scotland’s most experienced family law experts has joined Blackadders LLP as a partner.

The Law Society of Scotland pays tribute to Sternford Moyo

Members of the in-house community have come together to create a free toolkit to help you navigate sustainability principles.

Burness Paull reaccredited as Menopause Friendly

Knowing that the role of international tax laws in managing sovereign debt is multifaceted and encompassing a range of fiscal, diplomatic, and socioeconomic considerations. How easy is it to navigate differing international tax practices?

The SSDT last sought your views on the appropriate Standard of Proof for professional misconduct cases back in 2019. Have they changed?

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.