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The pay gap affecting more senior women, as compared with male colleagues and some other women, plus the plight of legal aid lawyers, are among the notable points of this year's Journal employment survey

The newly established Scottish Sentencing Council is charged with improving understanding, and achieving greater consistency in sentencing. We report on how it hopes to achieve this

A depressed oil price means continuing difficulties for the UK offshore industry, but the economic situation presents its own opportunities for advisers

In this extract from an address on "The future of law reform in Scotland", the chairman of the Scottish Law Commission offers some ideas on achieving earlier legislation on law reform proposals

The Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill aims to tackle some perceived social evils, but does it have the right formula? This article explains why the Society has concerns

Changes to sheriff and jury procedure, and the possible extension of the presumption against short custodial sentences, feature in this month's criminal law roundup in addition to recent cases of note

Corporate briefing: larger companies will soon have to report on steps they are taking to prevent slavery and human trafficking – a duty that is likely to affect any business within their supply chain

Agriculture briefing: an update on the delegated powers in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, and on the various guidance notes now in place following agreement between landlord and tenant bodies

IP briefing: a case currently before the Scottish courts has also thrown up issues of the liability of a director for alleged infringements by the company he controlled

Family briefing: child welfare reports have replaced bar reports, and with them come additional considerations for solicitors ahead of the court instructing a report

Sport briefing: an Indian athlete has successfully challenged the regulations governing her ability to compete as a female with hyperandrogenism. On what basis did she succeed, and what happens next?

Reports of cases relating to David James Clark; Richard Sutton Housley; Michael Louis Karus

A year after the designated day, questions are still arising in relation to advance notices, and when a letter of obligation remains necessary. This month's property briefing attempts to address these

GLSS/COPFS programme opens more pupils’ eyes to a legal career

Aileen Caskie appointed as the Society's executive director of member services and engagement

The Society is meeting with practitioners and local faculties to discuss the obligations imposed by the Criminal Courts Practice Note No 3 of 2015, and the funding required

Recent work of the Law Reform department, including Abusive Behaviour etc Bill; parking offences; Apologies (Scotland) Bill; alcohol controls; IP rights: unjustified threats

Professional Practice column: advice on a grievance regarding a client who took their business elsewhere after receiving initial advice

The Word of Gold: law firms who invest in mentoring are not only doing their people good, but doing good business too

What does it take to defend a claim? In this month’s risk management advice the lead insurers under the Master Policy illustrate the importance of clear advice recorded on file

In a new column for paralegals (and their employers), the Scottish Paralegal Association highlights its first annual Paralegal of the Year Award

From the Brussels office: the European Commission is still seeking to improve the internal market, and practitioners have an opportunity to influence plans for a Capital Markets Union

Advice column: I'm being put under pressure for extra work despite my pregnancy