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On his inaugural day as prime minister, Keir Starmer scrapped the Conservative government’s controversial plan to send refugees and migrants who had entered the UK in breach of immigration law to This article gives an update on the development of asylum law and policy since then and the challenges the new government faces.

Discussion of the opportunities, challenges and questions around generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been an inescapable part of the discourse about the future of business and working life since its more mainstream introduction a couple of years ago (despite its inception in the 1960s). Its impact on the legal landscape is no exception. Where the AI system generates new content or outputs, what are the IP law implications of this?

Take a look at the latest decision published by the Scottish Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal.

Opting for an outsourced legal cashiering service shouldn’t mean giving up personal service and human connection. Discover how personalised services can provide Scottish law firms with precise, ethical financial management and exceptional, trustworthy support.

Energy performance, heating systems, energy efficiency improvements… these are probably not things that we conveyancing solicitors spend a great deal of time thinking about at the moment. This is likely to change soon.

Let’s delve deeper into the topic of EDI, and how your teams can benefit from a work environment that embraces these values.

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.