Practice
Rules and policies
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.
Shining a light on sustainability
Members of the in-house community have come together to create a free toolkit to help you navigate sustainability principles.
Global tax frameworks
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?
Intersectional analysis of disadvantage
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.
The future of open justice
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.
Reducing difficult-to-measure legal costs
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?
Election priorities, social security and money laundering
Committee highlights include issuing a Stage 1 briefing on the Social Security bill, and responding to HMT's consultation on improving money laundering regulations.
Dispute resolution in extra-terrestrial realms (part 2)
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.
The importance of content
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’.
Child abduction case commentary
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.
Dispute resolution in extra-terrestrial realms
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.
Early highlights as president
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.
60 seconds with... Aleks Tomczyk
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.”
It pays to be clear
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.
Navigating the Identification Principle
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.
SPONSORED: Future of law firms
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.
“Killer cyclists” to be jailed
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.
Abortion, disability and the Post Office
Take a look at some of the work the Society committees undertook during the month of May.
Stepping Up
The Journal spoke to new president, Susan Murray, on building her career from a level playing field and the importance of representing the Society and its members.
Rise of the machines
We spoke to Fiona Chute – litigation lawyer with Brodies and one of the Law Society of Scotland’s accredited legal technologists – about the ever-developing importance of ‘lawtech’.
Breaking the cycle of crime?
Research shows that 70% of the public don’t know what community justice is or even means, so a short film has been launched to raise awareness about the benefits.
2025 court dates
The Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde has published the court holidays and custody court arrangements for 2025.
Scotland at the forefront of children’s rights
The UNCRC Bill was passed unanimously in Scottish Parliament last year, receiving Royal Assent on 16 January 2024, and coming into force on 16 July 2024. What does its enactment mean for practitioners and children?
Detail and discretionary interpretation
The Lands Tribunal for Scotland handed down the first judgment in the UK on the requirements to validly serve a Notice to end an agreement under the Electronic Communications Code.