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Do I have to give my clients’ ID to an estate agent? The Professional Practice team advises on this now regularly-asked question

From the Professional Practice team: the UK Law Societies are in discussions with the banks over due diligence requirements as respects client accounts

The Society’s Property Law Committee has been considering how the Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act 2017 will affect the property sector

Advice column: I'm being picked on just because I was off ill

Socio-economic rights as set out in the 1976 International Covenant now feature in Scottish legislation in the context of land reform. This article considers how they might be recognised in the law

Law firms are data controllers for the purposes of the GDPR, in force from 25 May, but will also have many dealings with data processors. Who are they and what new obligations will they come under?

In the wake of the Carillion liquidation, this briefing offers a top 10 list of issues for employers, professionals and the supply chain to consider in the event of main contractor insolvency

A leading expert explains the advantages of employee ownership and the growing interest in the subject, shown at a recent event in Scotland at which he spoke

A solicitor and mediator believes Scotland would benefit from having a Mediation Act such as that recently passed in the Irish Republic

Your reference guide to material published in the paper issues for 2017

This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

The new domestic abuse law received cross-party support, but while legislation in this area was necessary, does it go too far in not setting thresholds for what behaviour should be criminalised?

Review of Cretney and Lush on Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney

Non-solicitor member of Council Susan Carter is involved with the financial benchmarking survey; this year's survey opens this month

The patchwork of legislation regulating the profession has too many holes. The Society has submitted proposals to the independent review that we believe would help make our legal services world class

Registers of Scotland page: regulations to facilitate new digital services; ScotLIS addition

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

The new arrest law has been the catalyst for renewed pressure on the police station duty scheme and the wider legal aid system – but little is likely to change ahead of the independent review report

A briefing on the new arrest law, its effect on police station procedures and the strains imposed on legal aid practitioners

In association with Insight Legal: don't tie yourself into long-term deals

The Scottish Law Commission’s recent report contains radical proposals in this area of law. Its chairman outlines the need for reform and explains the thinking behind some key recommendations

Is the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland appointing the best candidates to the bench? One practitioner thinks its procedures could be improved, to cut down on some inappropriate selections

Trusts have increasingly become subject to compliance legislation in recent times, requiring great care by trustees. This article highlights the principal regimes and where they differ

In association with The Cashroom: The Cashroom is marking the 10th anniversary of its innovative outsourced services to legal firms. What has it achieved in that time, and what is it looking forward to?