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Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering trusts and succession; Patient Safety Commissioner

HR teams are essential and need supported, just like other employees in a business. Let’s make that happen in 2023

The author’s latest collection of practice advice, based on his years of experience

Solicitors are sought after as members of charity boards, but do you know what is involved? The author shares his experience and highlights the valuable learning it can bring

With poor communication remaining a principal source of complaints against solicitors, the new year provides a good opportunity for a refresher on the principles of good communication

Ministers have finally decided on the future shape of legal services regulation in Scotland, pulling back from the Roberton report’s call for a single independent regulator

A solicitor’s life can sometimes feel like the celebrity jungle, but without the support of others… Is there any escape?

Advice column: Our new colleague refuses to do anything sociable

The decision on the future of legal services regulation places considerable trust in professional bodies; they should embrace the challenge

As the UK's new post-Brexit subsidy control regime comes into force, affecting awards of financial assistance by public authorities, the authors discuss the key changes

An EAT decision illustrates the strictness of the test for extension of time to bring an unfair dismissal claim, even where a claimant pleads personal issues affecting their ability

A recent medical negligence decision shows how the restated SAAMCO principles can limit or exclude a defending professional’s liability through an analysis of the scope of their duties

Courts in England & Wales have allowed proceedings to be served in unusual ways including by crypto technology and social media. What might the Scottish courts do in similar situations?

Review of Scots Criminal Law (Cubie, Cottam and McIntyre)

Eleanor Lane is a partner at CMS Scotland and the convener of the Society’s Marine Law Subcommittee

The January 2023 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Letter defending Lord Denning; note on a blog on the proposals for legal services regulation reform

With events of 2022 causing the public mood to turn sharply downwards, our report on the Journal Employment Survey 2022 attempts to assess how that is reflected among solicitors and their workplaces

Following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Draft Independence Referendum Bill, the Journal invited two well-known commentators to offer their perspectives on the outcome

Two members of the Executive Team for the Scottish Mental Health Law Review discuss the potential impact of the Review for practitioners, following publication of its final report

Apart from adoption, decisions extinguishing parental responsibilities and rights are quite unusual. This article sets out to draw some guidance from the limited case law

Many solicitors are feeling cost of living pressures too, adding to workplace stress, and now is the time to ensure a supportive workplace

In association with Denovo: Thanks to the team at Denovo for their outstanding efforts throughout 2022

In association with Eadie Corporate Solutions: The human side and positive effect that beneficiary tracing investigations can have on people