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Letter on the no-degree path to qualification; X (Twitter) views on the growing lack of criminal defence lawyers

Law firm margins are being squeezed, and costcutting is back into focus. But wouldn’t they be better engaged looking at reducing debtor days and write-offs – starting with their approach to pricing?

Tax considerations may not be uppermost in the minds of separating couples, but can be important matters for advisers to consider

Artificial intelligence has already had an impact on the Scottish legal system, and will do so to a much greater extent – but poses different challenges to different sectors

Highlighting the alternative route to qualification via the Law Society of Scotland’s exams – and the difficulties that can face those choosing this route due to lack of awareness among employer firms

The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 reforms the regulation of charities under Scots law. This special feature explains the current position, and what may follow

Vicarious trauma is becoming recognised as a problem affecting solicitors as it does other professionals, and legal education and training, both pre- and post-qualifying, should take account of this

A busy month for travel highlighted the importance of connections – with our members, with the profession internationally, and with our colleagues across the British Isles who share many of our issues

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with Denovo: How executry software transforms the lives of lawyers

In association with Evelyn Partners: A charity should have an investment policy, and keep it under review

This month’s criminal court briefing considers proceedings in relation to a community payback order the time for which has expired; and offers a refresher on Moorov cases following a recent appeal

With a decision on whether to retain the alcohol minimum unit price law due next April, questions surround the evaluation of its first years, even as the Government consults on raising the unit price

A new sheriff court judgment has challenged the accepted understanding of the arrestablility of social security benefits paid into the beneficiary’s bank account

With the Scottish Government finding itself under tight budgetary constraints, what is its scope for raising additional tax revenue, whether in legal or practical terms?

Two recent English cases suggest a more interventionist approach by the courts in assessing the adequacy of accommodation and support for asylum seekers pending determination of their asylum claims

Reports relating to Desmond William Donoghue; Craig Robert Harvie; Michael Gerard Kilkerr

A career with the Government Legal Service for Scotland is great for giving you a diversity of work and of opportunities, says this interviewee, who now heads the in-house team at Revenue Scotland

Advice column: How do I broach a colleague's halitosis problem?

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering Programme for Government; unregulated legal services; Trusts and Succession Bill; Justice Reform Bill; Visitor Levy Bill

In Menopause Awareness Month, employers should look out for new guidance on creating an inclusive workplace and supporting valued employees

Life as a new trainee can be very daunting – so go carefully until you think you have the measure of your office, and your colleagues

Has recent legislation brought more certainty as respects the time from which prescription runs? Not yet, but here is some advice on trying to ensure a claim does not fall foul of the time limits

The latest collection of practical points, drawn from the author's years of experience