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As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to escalate, this article provides a Q&A on employers' duties to their workers, now and if the disease affects their workplace

The equal pay case against the BBC highlighted what an employer needs to establish a “material factor” defence. The author explains why the BBC failed in this case

Many legal firms remain anxious about the new Price Transparency Guidance, but this article argues that it can be beneficial to firms who base their marketing on value rather than price

Two replies to Professor Crerar's article supporting the Roberton reforms, and a brief rejoinder from the professor

The Court of Appeal found a Nikah-only marriage to be a “non-marriage” under English law, leaving it powerless to grant economic redress on its breakdown. Could a Scottish court provide a remedy?

Scotland plays host to the world’s arbitrators with the ICCA Congress in May. What will it bring – and is arbitration thriving here at present? The Journal met Lindy Patterson QC

In association with the Law Society of Scotland's accountancy partners: the Society’s member services now include its first accountancy partners, as it encourages solicitors to seek business advice

Correspondence on the Society as regulator (responding to Professor Crerar); DX performance

From the two recent decisions on the “bedroom tax”, the most significant outcome may be an interpretative rule to achieve human rights compliance

This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Significant amendments to the Debt Arrangement Scheme are likely to lead to an increase in the number of programmes being applied for, without creditors losing out overall

As the Children (Scotland) Bill is debated, the author argues that the legal framework for separating parents of whatever gender needs to support children having a meaningful relationship with both

This article considers the current Defamation Bill and the principal respects in which it would change the law, especially in relation to social media

Scots lawyers should consider what may follow from the Dutch Supreme Court ruling, requiring Government action to avert the threats from climate change on human rights grounds

Answers to some regular questions on the new fund for first time buyers in Scotland, launched in December

The UK has left the European Union, but much remains to be determined. This feature considers the scene in the light of the Withdrawal Agreement Act

Company voluntary arrangements have become much relied on by struggling businesses, especially in the retail sector, but are they fair? The authors offer an overview of how they work

Scottish local authorities are to be given the power to require short-term residential lets to be licensed – but what will be the impact on the licensing system, and the supply of properties?

The authors report on their research into the Parenting Apart service, designed to help separating parents transition to their new situation, and the extent to which it has a positive impact

Since devolution, Scottish Governments have pursued a policy of full cost recovery through civil court fees, but our newly published research study casts doubt on the justifications given

Review of The Enigma of Clarence Thomas (Robin)

Drew McCusker talks in LGBT History Month about his work with the Society’s Equality & Diversity Committee and as founder of The Glass Network, set up for LGBT+ legal professionals

Solicitor advocates have lived up to the expectations raised when they were first granted rights of audience; and on a different note, hopes are high for the coming LexFactor charity contest

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes