News & Updates
SRA Consultations
Rethink SDT Standard of Proof –The SDT recently launched a Consultation on replacing the current criminal standard ("beyond reasonable doubt") which it applies to disciplinary proceedings with the…
Read moreMLR - A snapshot of how law firms are doing
Money Laundering continues to be an area of considerable concern. In July 2017, following the introduction of the MLR 2017, the SRA began visiting 50 firms as part of a thematic review.
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Sheriff encourages the judiciary to challenge grossly inflated claims
We are delighted to share some good news from our Scottish Counter Fraud Team. In an action arising from a road traffic accident where the pursuer was held to have been 95% unsuccessful despite…
Read moreArtificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is opening up transformational opportunities in all areas of human activity, whilst at the same time presenting a wide range of ethical, legal and regulatory challenges for companies, governments…
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Prospects of Civil Liability Bill becoming law improved as we look ahead to next parliamentary stages
The Civil Liability Bill passed through its Committee Stage last Tuesday, as the Conservative members of the committee held firm to defeat various Labour amendments which were each in turn voted down…
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VR Series #9 Aerobic Stimulus
As regular readers will know I am a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). Each month they publish their Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation dedicated to…
Read moreCivil Liability Bill passes Second Reading despite opposition
On the first day back after summer recess MPs started their consideration of the CLB in the House of Commons. At the end of a debate which was time-restricted due to Brexit issues, the Bill was given…
Read moreInfant pedestrians: can you blame the parents?
In Ellis v Kelly (2018) the court declined to make a finding of contributory negligence against an 8 year old boy involved in a road traffic accident and dismissed the contribution claim against his…
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Looking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
Read moreScotland Focus
Our monthly round-up of developments dominating the legal landscape in Scotland.
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