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Chris Barnes is a solicitor at Levy & McRae in Glasgow and a member of the LawscotTech Advisory Board

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

Reviews of Prescriptive Servitudes (Petersen); McAllister's Scottish Law of Leases (Richardson and Anderson)

Letters on the land registration arrear; SLCC instigating complaints

A commencement order has finally been made for the Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018, with the first changes taking place from 1 June 2022. This article explains what these involve

Pressure is growing for a new corporate offence of failure to prevent economic crime. The authors look at the likely models, and the potential effect, which may be principally in deterrence

In association with Denovo: Law firms wondering about the need for security now have a real life lesson to note

The latest commentary predicting the demise of the high street legal partnership fails to recognise that forward thinking, client focused firms are thriving, and know how they can continue to thrive

An outline of the white paper trailing reforms to the Registrar of Companies' powers, and the information to be provided, to reflect priorities in national security and combating fraud and corruption

Competition in legal recruitment is creating issues for smaller firms, and increasing the pay gap between defence lawyers and the rest

Rising salaries; a shortage of job applicants; raised expectations as regards benefits and working conditions. What is the impact of the current scramble for talent in the legal sector?

What legal framework can support the development of automated vehicles while allocating liability appropriately when something goes wrong? In a joint report the Law Commissions have devised a scheme

Proper planning where an employee returns to work after a lengthy absence is likely to bring longer term benefits and avoid issues arising. Plus a note on the P&O redundancies issue

With a new legal regime in place and commercial companies pursuing the goal of UK launches into space, will legal firms respond by developing the necessary sector specialisms?

An overview of three recent decisions where the Court of Session was asked to review procedural issues arising in cases of professional discipline

In association with Denovo: The company's operations director speaks about his work and what accredited legal technologist status means to him

Scotland’s freedom of information law badly needs brought up to date, claims the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland, which has drafted a bill now out to public comment

In association with Scottish Enterprise: Employee ownership trusts offer benefits for businesses, owners and workers

The post-Brexit agreements contain important protections for equality and human rights under the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement, which are threatened by the UK Government’s ambitions on several fronts

First and foremost, this month we speak out for Ukraine and its people

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with Denovo: Why New Business Teams are catching on this year

Latest civil cases, including reduction ope exceptionis; redacted documents; title to sue; right of relief; personal injury procedures; limitation; proving the tenor; adoption

Challenges to UK Government emergency procurement decisions made at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have to date met with limited success