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The pandemic has brought challenges and opportunities for the Society’s schools outreach work

Lockdown’s passing, but lock-up is always with us. How can it be managed well?

On behalf of Lockton, the authors return to the subject of wills, executries, trusts and tax, with some cautionary tales of errors and oversights that have led to claims

Two matters of practice advice from the Office of the Public Guardian

Even if we think we have a chance to reverse a forced change, would things really be the same as before?

An overview of Dame Elish Angiolini’s report into the handling of complaints against the police, which calls for significant culture change

Our first solicitor advocate profile to mark 30 years of the enabling law features one of the small number who have taken silk

Advice column: I’m struggling to keep up work along with homeschooling

Review of Sentencing Rape: A Comparative Analysis (Brown)

The March 2021 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Nick Taylor is convener of the Society's Rules, Waivers & Guidance Committee, a regulatory subcommittee

A pensions dispute, tax issues, appeals by stated case and the court's dispensing power regarding non-compliance with its rules: all feature in a recent Inner House decision

An appeal decision underlines the importance of landlords having regard to the statutory guidance in addition to their own policy, when tenants are convicted of offences connected with the property

The significance of the Court of Session's recent decision on charitable status for the entities running activities at the famous New Lanark heritage site

The likely impact on personal injury practice this year of the coming of qualified one-way costs shifting, and the emergence of COVID-19 related claims

As we restart the economy after the pandemic, the disadvantaged must not be left behind

Letters on the Clubhouse app; an appeal to stroke survivors

Do you feel you should be doing something to reduce your business carbon footprint, but don’t know where to start? We offer some practical advice on forming a commercial climate change strategy

Remote working during the pandemic has shown how people want flexibility – but also that many miss the office. Employers, including legal firms, can use this to their advantage as restrictions ease

Married status is a protected characteristic, but single people facing workplace discrimination have little protection. Despite its lack of recognition, the issue deserves to be treated seriously

The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland is a year old, and looking to expand its advice service for individuals and organisations, which has already highlighted the need for access to justice

Is legislation designed to protect children in Scotland from domestic abuse when contact orders are sought, achieving its purpose? A recent case shows that experiences of abuse are often marginalised

The first of two articles by the author on the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 discusses its re-enactment and augmentation of the welfare test

We preview the Society’s 2021 Annual Conference, which is taking advantage of its online format by offering events spread over a week, with the option to choose which days to book for