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Following last month’s article on how the Immigration Act 2016 is likely to affect private and public law solicitors, three practitioners look at its impact on criminal, employment and business law

Scotland has a new framework of bankruptcy legislation, one that attempts a coherent statement of a much-expanded statutory regime

A review of the background to the Scottish Government's proposed “no-blame” redress scheme for harm arising from medical treatment, and how the scheme compares to others elsewhere

Latest criminal cases, including sentencing; Moorov rule; assessment of witnesses; drink driving; plus a tribute to Sheriff Andrew Lothian

Family briefing: an assessment of the current position regarding cohabitant claims under s 28 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006

Employment briefing: although much employment law is EU-derived, there is reason to believe that relatively little will change as a result of the EU referendum vote

Human rights briefing: the Court of Session has upheld the right of a person whose medical records are sought by an accused in criminal proceedings, to be heard before an order is made

Pensions briefing: economic developments post-Brexit could bring negative consequences for pensions, but there is a possible upside also

Reports of cases relating to Fiona Marie Cairns; Sheena Jane Savage; John Urquhart

Property briefing: despite the shock to the commercial property market from the Brexit vote, the fundamentals remain quite strong, and those in the sector should stay level-headed as to its prospects

A few months after moving in-house, life with the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service is varied but also very fulfilling for this month’s interviewee, who sees her role as contributing to a vital service

Recent work of the Law Reform department, including "no-blame" redress scheme; stop and search; Investigatory Powers Bill; tax evasion; disability employment gap

The Lord Justice Clerk has asked the Society to advise members to revisit the High Court of Justiciary Practice Note no 3 of 2005

The SLCC wants to overhaul the present complaints system. Is it seeking to take more powers from the Society? It insists its approach is about getting the process right

A recent Society blog on why young women lawyers leave their jobs prompts the author – who has just launched her own fashion business – to respond that sometimes people just want something bigger

Continuing the theme of last month’s risk management article, some further consideration of the role of well drafted terms of engagement in minimising the risk of misunderstandings

Advice column: I'm getting unwanted attention from a colleague who split from his wife

The Word of Gold: sustained success is never an accident, but underpinned by a great culture

An overview from the Professional Practice team of the new terms of business guidance

Scottish Paralegal Association column: the SPA needs to hear whether members are interested in the proposed autumn mini-conference

An attempt to set out the continuing ground rules, and the new influences, under which environmental law will operate when the UK leaves the EU

The author argues that in light of the position it took ahead of the 2014 independence referendum, the UK Government in effect made a covenant to advance the cause of Scotland remaining within the EU

The author, back from promoting access to justice in Malawi, appeals for support to extend the scope of her projects working for those who are regularly denied justice

A family lawyer's take on what your clients might get up to in their holidays – and what you may have to do about it