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Expert evidence plays a critical role in law, especially in medical negligence cases. But there are various issues to consider in finding the right expert – or experts

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