Thu 23 Apr 2026
A programme of CPD-accredited online training sessions for local authority lawyers and officers, covering key legal developments and practical issues in local government practice.
This session will be run by Alison Marr, Senior Associate, and will explain what Community Wealth Building is, what this looks like in practice and the implications for local authorities arising from the new Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Act 2026.
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This article examines a recent Sheriff Court decision on jurisdiction in housing disputes and the court’s approach to procedural competence. It also explores the court’s clear warning on the uncritical use of AI-generated material in legal submissions and the wider implications for litigants, practitioners and court resources.
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Nicola Ross examines why restructuring plans, despite their flexibility and success in England and Wales, have seen very limited take‑up in Scotland.
The article explores recent Scottish case law, including the Dobbies decision, and the practical, cost and structural factors that continue to deter their use.
