Nov Contents
President’s message: those professionally involved in the justice system should stand up for it and work diligently to achieve positive change
Like any other business, legal firms facing pressures on costs must consider outsourcing processes abroad
Conveyancing and property law are merging both as an academic subject and in practice
The scope of the conflict of interest rule, with particular reference to imputed knowledge
The Scottish experience of tagging as an option for sentencing over the past five years and how it might develop
Some golden rules to ensure that a negotiated financial settlement is translated into an effective and problem-free separation agreement
Trusts are very useful to the commercial and the private client lawyer, but the relevant law in Scotland is in need of reform
A landmark practice ruling for family lawyers highlights the scope of the money laundering reporting obligations
The potential of digital dictation and the growing capabilities of this technology
The elements of effective supervision systems within a practice and the questions solicitors should ask themselves when reviewing their supervision
Report on the annual Nothing.but.the.net conference
Professional Practice Committee comment on form of letter of comfort sought by housebuilders from solicitors for purchaser
Two more Public Defence Solicitors Offices are to open but opinions vary as to whether the offices established to date have been a success
Copyright law has changed, including the narrowing of the current exemtion for research to exclude research for commercial purposes
Introducing an approved style terms of business letter solicitors can use to comply with new practice rules requiring such letters for residential conveyancing
Latest civil cases, including jurisdiction; impartiality; joint and several liability; sist; remit to the Court of Session; power of arrest; expenses; legal aid
The first overhaul of Scottish mental health legislation for 40 years
How much detail affidavits should contain concerning parties’ assets
Reports relating to Neil Forsythe McPherson
Author revisits some of the issues surrounding jury trials, and describes a recent case where a jury made a very modest award
Reviews of websites covering charity law
Reviews of Preventing Financial Instrument Fraud; Personal Injury Damages in Scotland
The proper practice for registering savings notices and agreements prior to feudal abolition
A pilot project for single surveys is on course for next year
Issues of accuracy taken up with the Keeper by the Conveyancing Committee and the Keeper’s response