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Thursday, 10th October 2024 – hailed by many employment lawyers as their “Christmas morning” – marked the publication of the Employment Rights Bill. The UK Government has called it the most significant overhaul of employment law in a generation. While the Bill does propose sweeping changes, it falls short of some of the more ambitious reforms outlined in Labour’s manifesto.

What impact do legal professionals have on law students as they embark on their careers?

Cashroom win the Excellence in Legal Technology Award at the 2024 awards in Glasgow.

As a quick reminder, the fees payable to the Public Guardian are set to increase on 1 November.

The Cyber Law Toolkit is known for its interactive online resource, offering guidance on international law and cyber operations. Widely used by governments and military legal experts worldwide, it features a comprehensive chart of key global cyber incidents and a database of national positions on international law and cyber operations.

In response to the Independent Review, proposed changes to the scheme aim to provide victims of crime with enhanced support, advice, and information.

SPICe has published an updated briefing outlining the legislative framework in relation to the supply, sale, use, storage and possession of fireworks.

The SCTS would value your feedback following the launch of Ordinary Actions Case Tracker on the Civil Online Portal.

Take a look at the Public Policy highlights from the various Society committees for September 2024.

Are you joining us in Edinburgh for the final day of the Annual Conference? We would love to meet you!

While more companies are increasing the number of required office days or even monitoring employee work locations, some law firms are downsizing their corporate office space.

In this month’s article from Lockton, the focus is on executry administration and asks the question, ‘How long does it take to wind up an estate?’

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The Advocate General has invited applications from interested solicitor advocates for appointment to a newly established panel.

The profession pauses to honour past president Norman MacLeod Stewart, reflecting on his distinguished legal career and achievements.

The Society, in partnership with the Legal Neurodiversity Network, hosted an event to share experiences, insights, and guidance on creating a neuroinclusive culture within the profession.

Sophie McIvor speaks to Gerard Sinclair about his career which he describes as a play of three acts, as well as his advice to newly qualified lawyers.

The profession was celebrated at the Scottish Legal Awards last week, showcasing excellence and innovation across the sector.

The Annual Conference is fast approaching with an engaging agenda. Hear directly from the CPD team about why you should be attending.

The 2024-25 Scottish legal year opened with Lord Carloway’s final address. The event, livestreamed for the first time, saw 18 new King’s Counsel welcomed.

Major Trauma Awareness Week earlier this month highlighted the legal community’s vital role in supporting trauma survivors an important focus year-round. From injury to recovery, legal professionals can profoundly shape a survivor’s journey. How can the profession both support and be supported?

The advantages of mediation as a dispute resolution method are well-documented. Have you considered the impact it can have on students? As the use of mediation has increased, so too has the development of alternative dispute resolution degree programmes, as well as individual university modules on the same topic, at both undergraduate and master’s level.

Criminal justice reformer Sunny Schwartz offers a unique perspective in her book on navigating and reforming the “deeply flawed” American correctional system.

Will football follow rugby from the pitch to the court when it comes to brain injuries? Football’s Bill Gates, the 1970s Middlesborough defensive stalwart, may not be as well-known as his Microsoft co-founder’s namesake, but in common with him, his legacy could have a profound and lasting impact.