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Criminal legal aid lawyers' financial pressures are so acute that the Society has appealed for emergency Government support. Has the sector a future? New Generation Lawyers has a mission to secure one

The Society introduces its new strategy for 2020-22, deliberately targeting the shorter-term challenges as the profession, and the economy, seeks to recover from the effects of COVID-19

Starting a new job during COVID-19 restrictions is an unplanned but necessary experience for many. Erin Grant, whose first day met the arrival of lockdown, offers a survival guide

Part of the Community Enterprise Village at Kilmarnock Railway Station, the family and criminal practice of Tony Bone Legal is an element of a possible model for intervention services elsewhere

It’s not enough to devise a great IT system – it has to work with everyone else’s. The authors provide law firm and SCTS insight on how collaboration on Civil Online overcame the barriers to adoption

As legal aid lawyers hang on for a Government decision on funding, New Generation Lawyers deserves support in campaigning for their future

With the Scottish Legal Walks unable to take place this year, the Access to Justice Foundation invites you to take up a different challenge ahead of Pro Bono Week in November

As efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic continue, the importance of parliamentary sovereignty and accountability should be recognised by ministers introducing or extending emergency regulations

If there are any signs of suspicious activity regarding your bank account, don't ignore them

Sharing experiences and ideas is vital to help achieve positive outcomes to present problems, find support when needed – and collectively defend professional independence and the rule of law

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with LawWare: clearly, 2020 has been a year where you have had to do your best to control those aspects of work that you could control and roll with everything else

In association with Denovo: Some pointers on the tech to consider when starting your own practice

Scotland is still waiting for legislation supporting the use of mediation in civil disputes, but contract drafters can improve their client’s position through dispute resolution provisions

Burnout and other mental health issues are well known in the legal sector, but the scale of the problem remains uncertain. LawCare has opened a survey which all readers are invited to complete

Latest criminal cases, including Moorov rule; docket corroboration; sentencing young offenders; contempt of court

Experience with remote hearings of licensing boards during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown both advantages and drawbacks, but they could well be here to stay

Separating couples whose assets include a flat with fire-risk cladding present particular difficulties when it comes to valuing and sharing their property

An appeal ruling confirms that on an application for recall of sequestration on the ground that debts have been repaid in full, post-sequestration interest cannot be claimed

HMRC has issued welcome, if not comprehensive, clarification regarding VAT and lease variations; but a changed position on contract termination and compensation payments is unhelpful

“Can we sign this electronically?” You might be hearing this question more often these days. Here are some basic principles and practical points to help you answer this question

In association with Savills: domestic and international demand for land in Scotland is set to grow

This round-up of data protection developments covers COVID-19 related information, the impact of the Schrems II decision, EU data transfers after Brexit transition, and fines for GDPR breaches

Ten year programme of vital repairs begins this month