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On behalf of Lockton, a consideration of the recent changes to the time bar regime, made by the Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018

Tips on avoiding the pitfalls that often frustrate attempts to introduce legal document automation

Stop and smell the roses, and the manure too: advice for those grappling with the cycle of business

An all-party group is seeking stronger deterrent action against money laundering wrongdoers. But any change of approach should recognise the needs of those attempting to stay compliant

Advice column: My new manager just wants to work with her own people

The announced freeze on spending in the justice sector will worsen the existing crisis, and something will have to give

Review of A Practical Guide to Periodical Payment Orders in Personal Injury Cases in Scotland (O'Donnell)

Reply to comments in the May 2022 article "Hearings for the child"

The June 2022 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Rob Marrs is head of Education at the Law Society of Scotland, secretary to the Education & Training Committee and a member of the LawscotTech advisory board

Parental alienation is a term entering into common use in relation to disputes over childcare, but requires to be used with caution in the interests of the child

The Unified Patent Court is finally due to begin operating in Europe by early 2023. With the UK no longer involved, the author explains the impact for the UK, the court, and for rights holders

Diversity and inclusion issues can arise in relation to the behaviour not only of employees but also third parties, and financial services firms face additional controls in this respect

E-scooters are growing in popularity, but the law, which still prohibits their use in a public place, is lagging behind

In Pride month, two active advocates for improving diversity and inclusion in the legal profession reflect on the recent trends on sexuality and belonging among solicitors

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, how loneliness, common in the legal profession, can affect mental health – and how LawCare can help with this, as with other issues

Mediation provides opportunities for insolvency practitioners and defender directors to negotiate better outcomes

In association with Denovo: Many lawyers now take the view that outsourcing is not simply a way of cutting costs: it is a business model

In association with St James’s Place, which has become the Law Society of Scotland’s strategic partner, providing financial planning expertise to Scottish solicitors and their clients

Whatever the merits of the Scottish Parliament petition seeking full legal aid for all parents contesting access, it raises legitimate concerns that deserve the Government’s urgent attention

We have learned much from the changes enforced by the pandemic, including what works best between the old and the new. (We can also learn why some columns are worth reading to the end!)

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with Braemar Finance: Applications to the scheme remain open to COVID-impacted businesses until 30 June 2022

Latest civil cases, including group proceedings; extempore judgments; oral and other evidence; appeals; undefended actions; simple procedure; case management