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Letter on the security risk from false email attachments, and possible counter measures

Anne Hastie is a lay member of the Law Society of Scotland's Appeals and Reviews Committee

Online civil proofs have brought many benefits, and there should be no going back to the old ways

Following a consultation on when to permit exemptions, the UK Government is expected to bring in a ban on the appointment of corporate directors. Businesses should consider the implications

The authors discuss the effect on UK public procurement law of the trade agreement reached with the EU, and the regulations to bring UK law into line

The sustainable procurement duty, and emerging enhancements of it, give the public sector a vital role in helping to meet the Scottish Government's net zero carbon emissions target

Something has gone very wrong in the prosecution service, given the settlement of claims for malicious prosecution, and a full inquiry is needed to restore confidence

Proposals by two specialists in the area for reform of Court of Session IP litigation practice have been well received by practitioners and have been put to the Scottish Civil Justice Council

The author believes most current LLB teaching involves too much detail at the expense of context, and hopes to start a debate on the merits of a transactional approach in its place

Draft rules have been published for the licensing of short-term lets – but they do not always fit well with the statutory framework within which they sit, and could cause practical difficulties

We’re stuck in lockdown, again, and it’s winter. The Journal took a mini-survey of how people are coping and hopes the responses might be of use to others

Endorsements of mediation as a means of dispute resolution especially during the recovery from the pandemic

An English decision involving the social media platform TikTok shows a weighing of considerations in granting anonymity to a child litigant that is likely to be relevant also in Scotland

Advice column: How can a trainee break out of only being given admin tasks?

Comparators are part and parcel of most discrimination claims, but is the requirement to find them always helpful? The authors believe more flexible rules would achieve a better balance

In association with Denovo: Bring your legal accounting systems up to date without a big upfront cost

Trauma Aware Lawyers in Scotland believe lawyers and courts need a better understanding of adverse childhood experiences and their impact on those most likely to come in contact with the legal system

As we begin 2021, we should assess which of the changes enforced last year mean progress; we should prize acting together as a profession; and we must hope for progress on the major issues of the day

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with LawWare: Software for practice, case and accounts management is an important tool for your legal business. But do you know the real extent of what it can do?

Latest civil cases, including appeals; appeals after extract; amendment; expenses

In addition to constantly changing coronavirus regulations, licensing lawyers now have to consider a changed legal landscape for theatres, the new regime for short term lets, and the impact of Brexit

Important changes have come into force regarding the ability to seek the discharge or modification of planning obligations (s 75 agreements)

New regulations will introduce conditions designed to uphold creditor confidence in the pre-pack administration process, but the integrity of the proposed evaluator will be crucial