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October 2023

Feeing: the elephant and the black hole
Law firm margins are being squeezed, and costcutting is back into focus. But wouldn’t they be better engaged looking at reducing debtor days and write-offs – starting with their approach to pricing?
Splitting up: a taxing time
Tax considerations may not be uppermost in the minds of separating couples, but can be important matters for advisers to consider
Navigating the AI frontier
Artificial intelligence has already had an impact on the Scottish legal system, and will do so to a much greater extent – but poses different challenges to different sectors
No LLB? No barrier
Highlighting the alternative route to qualification via the Law Society of Scotland’s exams – and the difficulties that can face those choosing this route due to lack of awareness among employer firms
2023… just the start of charity law reform?
The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 reforms the regulation of charities under Scots law. This special feature explains the current position, and what may follow

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Regulars

  • People on the move: October 2023
  • Reading for pleasure: October 2023
  • Book reviews: October 2023

Perspectives

  • Opinion: Gillian Mawdsley
  • President's column: October 2023
  • Editorial: Jury still out?
  • Viewpoints: October 2023
  • Profile: Patricia Quigley

Features

  • Feeing: the elephant and the black hole
  • Splitting up: a taxing time
  • Navigating the AI frontier
  • 2023… just the start of charity law reform?

Briefings

  • Criminal court: CPO breach application not out of time
  • Licensing: The future of minimum unit pricing
  • Insolvency: Who gets the benefit?
  • Tax: Raising revenue with Holyrood’s devolved powers
  • Immigration: When is Home Office support “adequate”?
  • Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal: October 2023
  • In-house: Public service – so many paths

In practice

  • No LLB? No barrier
  • Ask Ash: With a deep breath...
  • Public policy highlights: October 2023
  • Just get on with it?
  • The Unloved Lawyer: Finding your feet
  • Risk: Tick tock, stop (or start) the clock
  • Tradecraft tips: October 2023

Online exclusive

  • The Online Safety Bill: what you need to know
  • EU AI Act: start of regulation or end of innovation?
  • Mental health debt moratorium: can we learn from others?
  • Holiday pay claims: how far back?

In this issue

  • Revolutionising your legal practice
  • Is it time to review your charity’s investment policy?

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