The fuller article on the disadvantages experienced by women at the bar, and what solicitors are urged to do to help tackle the problem
The fuller version of this month's opinion article in which the author illustrates just how little return a fairly standard summary criminal legal aid case can bring
Should employees be penalised for not attending work when bad weather is disrupting travel? This article argues that they may have certain rights, but the law needs clarified
A preview of Clan Childlaw's 10th anniversary conference, by highlighting some current issues likely to feature on the agenda
A quick summary of how the Scottish income tax rate has diverged from the UK rate each year since power was devolved to set Scotland's own rate
The full appreciation of the much respected solicitor and Professor of Conveyancing at the University of Dundee: born 15 March 1919; died 22 March 2018
This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor
The independent review of legal aid found “no persuasive evidence” to support a general increase in fees, but does this stand up to scrutiny when tested against real cases?
Review of The Spaces of Justice: The Architecture of the Scottish Court (Robson and Rodger)
Paul Mosson is the Law Society of Scotland’s executive director of member services engagement
So many rural firms are crying out for solicitors to go and work for them, and take it from me, rural practice can provide a great life as well as a rewarding career
Registers of Scotland page: Jennifer Henderson succeeds Sheenagh Adams; Digital Regulations changes
Collected news of new appointments and practice changes
Despite advances in the position of women at the Scottish bar, they remain at a disadvantage regarding both frequency of instruction and remuneration. What is being done, and how can solicitors help?
In association with Insight Legal: financial trends, and how firms can track them
So you commit to change your organisation, but it doesn’t happen. Why not? This feature explains how to tackle two main obstacles, winning “buy-in” and knowing when to back off
After three years of operation, how is Revenue Scotland meeting the challenges it faces? Chairman Keith Nicholson and chief executive Elaine Lorimer talk about its work, and engagement with solicitors
Legal aid must work for those who need it – but how to respond to the independent review’s proposals to achieve that aim? The Society comments on the report, and appeals for members’ input
As ownership of cryptocurrency increases, so does the prospect of it forming part of an estate on death. The author considers the legal and practical issues that arise for executors and their advisers
Freedom of information requests are straightforward, right? Actually, lawyers frequently go wrong when seeking information for clients, and the Scottish ICO highlights five common errors
In association with Thomson Reuters: Tech has the power to do good, but can it harm as well?
Latest criminal cases, including sentencing; domestic abuse; confiscation of assets; dangerous dogs
Licensing briefing: three major legislative changes, each relating to a different aspect of the law affecting the licensed trade, will be in force by next month
Planning briefing: an introduction to the proposed levy on new development to support infrastructure provision, with a look at how a similar charge has operated in England & Wales
Tax briefing: changes from 6 April 2018 to the tax treatment of termination payments will bring some elements into a tax charge that were previously covered by exemption
What will be the impact of the GDPR on cloud providers to legal firms? This article explains the points that should be covered in a service contract to ensure a firm’s compliance
Property briefing: After a scare last year caused by OneSavings Bank v Burns, rulings on the validity of assignations of standard securities have favoured the mortgage lending industry
In association with Tilney: keep your beneficiary nominations up to date
This guest article to coincide with the biennial summit of In-house Counsel Worldwide in Toronto explains the value of using trade agreements to gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace
Global summit of in-house counsel has "Beyond Borders" theme
An update on current and forthcoming changes at OPG
Recent work of the Society's policy committees, including Brexit; Scottish Crown Estate Bill; Data Protection Bill
Solicitors continue to put the Law Society of Scotland’s regulatory role as its most important, while also rating its member services, as the Society reports from its latest member survey findings
Professional Practice advice: what duty is there to check whether a client has been sequestrated; and whether it is misconduct to have a sexual relationship with a client
The Word of Gold: nothing is more expensive than having the wrong values
The edited version of the obituary for the solicitor and Professor of Conveyancing at the University of Dundee
Advice column: my manager has been treating me badly since a client preferred my advice
The risk management article tracks practice developments to date in the All Scotland Personal Injury Court, and warns of the need for solicitors to keep abreast of what the court expects of them
Comments from the Law Society of Scotland on the main points in its annual report for 2016-17, now available online