Feb Contents
Discussion of EU rules on state aids with particular reference to Highlands and Islands ferries
President's message: The Clementi Report is disappointing in some respects, and leaves plenty of scope for debate
Opinion article arguing that firms should lighten the regulatory burden imposed by the Financial Services Authority, by sharing compliance personnel
The Society's Chief Executive offers some initial reactions to the Clementi Report - and hazards a few answers to important questions about next steps in Scotland
Description of major changes in Commercial Court practice, designed to focus the issues well before any judicial hearing
Society's Director (Education and Training) reports on the December 2004 day conference on the Diploma and its outcome
Author's impressions as a delegate at the December 2004 day conference on the Diploma, of the range of views expressed
Account of the House of Lords decision in Three Rivers District Council v Bank of England, reaffirming the scope of legal professional privilege for legal advice
Discussion with Louisa Knox and Harvie Brown, two pensions experts, of the current pensions crisis, the Pensions Act 2004 and the challenges for the industry
Explanation of the hidden data that can provide evidence about a document, and US authority on discovery of such evidence
Amended section of guidance from Professional Practice and Civil Procedure Committees, published in August 2004, in relation to money claims on behalf of a child
Some of the risk issues faced by firms in connection with their IT systems and policies, and some simple steps that can be taken to minimise risk
Reminder to firms authorised for investment business to confirm their status as Scottish solicitor firms to the FSA
Society has written to all criminal law practitioners drawing attention to the new Criminal Procedure and Vulnerable Witnesses Acts, and inviting comments on how they operate
Table of fees has been amended so that where a legal firm has its own nominee company, the normal range of commission in relation to stocks and shares applies
Updates from Society's Brussels office on cross-border mergers; child witnesses; Working Time Directive
Latest criminal cases, including sentencing discounts; contempt of court; racially aggravated conduct; road traffic; protection of wildlife
Discussion of the McCaskill case and its approach to resolving the question whether to order sale or transfer of the matrimonial home
Difficult issues can arise when an employer considers an employee's private activities inimical to its legitimate interests
TV show formats are becoming a copyright battleground, but we still await clear guidance from the courts
Reports relating to
Reviews of advocates' websites
Reviews of Accelerated Best Practice; With Malice Aforethought
Author's concerns over the "gazundering" part of the new guidelines for domestic conveyancing tranactions
Reply from the Professional Practice Committee to the article expressing concerns over conveyancing guideline relating to gazundering