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It has been another busy month for the Society committees as they support and spearhead policy change on incredibly important topics, such as ending conversion practices.

With more employees seeking different working patterns, we speak to solicitor Scott Stevenson about how he introduced a system of flexible working at his firm.

The Scottish Law Commission is asking whether the Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949 has outlived its usefulness and, if so, what rights a tenant should have?

From remote courts to paperless proceedings, the use of technology has changed considerably, and even more so since the pandemic. Is this way of conducting proceedings here to stay?

The Scottish Law Commission has published its Discussion Paper consulting on reform of the law of the tenement.

The issue surrounding what and how much a taxpayer should be paying in the UK is a frequent topic of debate, but it becomes even more complex when said taxpayer starts to operate in more than one jurisdiction.

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has laid its budget for 2024-25 before parliament after the SLCC Board approved its draft budget unchanged following a statutory consultation.

Cashroom’s journey in revolutionising legal accounting for law firms that has spanned more than 15 years.

Last year’s In-House Rising Star Award winner, Christopher Knudsen, sat down with Sophie McIvor from the Society to reflect on his career journey so far.

The issue of compulsory mediation is exercising legal minds on both sides of the Border and, as the appetite for change in Scotland increases, the matter of its feasibility or desirability becomes ever more relevant.

The practice of criminal law is closely regulated by procedure, which in turn is intertwined with rules of evidence. Sometimes it can be difficult to disentangle them.

Writing to us from the Western Isles, she talks all things member forum events past and forthcoming, the latest on regulating the profession and criminal law developments.

An overview of the new structure for tribunals to be introduced by the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014. Where are we now?

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) Business Plan 2024-25 has been published, setting out the organisation’s plans and ambitions for the coming year.

Two recent decisions of the Scottish courts show the fine line adjudicators may be asked to tread when it comes to considering a defence.

Cyber shields up: make sure your firm is not the next victim of ransomware.

Scott Stevenson shares how his previous career as a professional footballer now plays into his legal work.

The Public Defence Solicitor’s Office has welcomed students to explore the opportunities available to them if they were to consider a career in legally aided criminal defence work.

Behind the sleekest of office doors and laptops buzzing with emails, notifications and never-ending to-do lists lies an epidemic – one that costs UK businesses up to £56bn per year.

Two major retailers pledged to stop sexual harassment in the workplace through a s23 agreement with the EHRC.

Providing you with the latest decisions from the SSDT for April, as well as links back to previously published ones.

From ‘unhappy and dysfunctional’ to ‘user-friendly and attractive’, Lord Glennie tells us about the rise of arbitration in Scotland.

The Society have shared the latest obituaries. Let's take a moment to remember Louise Macrae Donald, John Stephen Matthew and Bruce Gregor de Wert.