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Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

Briefing considering which offences can support a football banning order, appeals based on alleged misdirection of the jury, and the right to access legal advice of a person not under arrest

The UK Government is proposing to limit the period for which non-compete clauses in employment contracts can apply, which may influence market behaviour although no legislation is yet scheduled

A Supreme Court decision shows a contrasting position in England on the effect of death on unresolved financial family law claims, to that which would apply in Scotland

The Court of Appeal has rejected an article 10 ECHR challenge to a financial penalty imposed by Ofcom for breach of rules requiring impartiality of news programmes

The DWP has issued a report on the working to date of the regulations designed to protect pension savers from fraud-induced transfers, noting various concerns despite a low incidence of fraud alerts

Report relating to Graeme C Miller

A briefing from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on the statutory duties and responsibilities of anyone who owns or manages a reservoir

We interview a C-suite lawyer who believes in great leadership and in the ability of in-house lawyers to influence and lead great business outcomes

The Society has carried out further work on a regulatory scheme for licensed legal services providers, which is expected to launch later this year

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill; retained EU employment law

Two team members discuss the insights they have gained by attending this year’s conference of the collaborative learning initiative Law Without Walls

Good file notes recording instructions and advice given can more than repay the time spent preparing them, by reducing stress, recording a basis for action and helping avoid failures in communication

The Scottish Arbitration Centre looks forward to the first Edinburgh International Arbitration Festival, to be held in September

Access to justice gains as Falkirk and Aberdeen join the 2023 calendar of Scottish Legal Walks

Advice column: I sense a growing passive aggression from one of my team

All those involved in consumer credit will have to take notice of the Financial Conduct Authority’s new "consumer duty" which came into force on 31 July 2023

E-bikes have been given legal recognition, but not yet e-scooters, despite their popularity. The author calls for a joined-up approach to create a safe road environment for all

We should be alive to the danger of letting dubious arguments for freedom prevent necessary measures against climate change

As the Lawscot Foundation looks for mentors, trainee and Foundation student Jordan Scott tells how the Foundation has supported him

Review of Mason's Forensic Medicine and the Law (7th edition)

The August 2023 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Main points from a submission on the Regulation of Legal Services Bill, calling for implementation of the Roberton review

The author considers the legal position of EU nationals holding pre-settled status in the UK, and hopes that test cases can be brought to clarify their and their families’ welfare rights