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A solicitor airs his concerns over two matters of practice at Registers of Scotland which, he believes, have the potential to cause serious difficulty for clients

Employees with adult ADHD may be very able but also pose issues for their management that if not properly handled may in some cases risk a disability claim

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

There is a risk of misuse of financial powers granted by power of attorney, but while it should be considered whether safeguards can be strengthened, the regime should not become unduly restrictive

Review of Planning (Collar)

Janet Rieu-Clarke is the Society’s accredited paralegal and the newest member of the Professional Practice team

Headline incidents of violence during August, and the various reactions, to my mind indicate the importance not only of the rule of law but of ensuring justice at home as well as promoting it abroad

Registers of Scotland column: beta testing on ScotLIS; Land Register rules

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

The UK Supreme Court judgment on employment tribunal fees has boosted the principle of access to justice. Our feature considers how the court reached its decision, and some practical consequences

In association with Tilney: some circumstances in which the additional allowance cannot be claimed

The law on state aid, an important part of the EU legal regime, will still have a significant role to play post-Brexit, even if the form it will take remains unclear

The author's research project examining intellectual property litigation offers new insights for practitioners into the Court of Session’s IP caseload, and comparisons with courts elsewhere

Is a welfare power of attorney sufficient where a person lacking capacity does not agree with their care arrangements? Why do public authorities increasingly insist that a welfare guardian be appointed?

Does a recent English case affect personal injury trust practice in Scotland? And what lessons does it have for professional trustees and other practitioners?

In association with Frama: a new secure email encryption service will help combat cybercrime without a cumbersome process

Despite efforts to hear the views of children in court decisions affecting them, there is no special method for communicating the ultimate decision. Could one sheriff's initiative provide a benchmark?

Latest civil cases, including contempt of court; expenses; caution; expenses as condition precedent; appeals; waiver; excuse for failure; expert evidence; family cases

Corporate briefing: the Scottish Law Commission has carried out a final consultation on draft legislative reforms covering assignation of and security over moveable assets

Intellectual property briefing: a decision of the UK Supreme Court on the test as to whether a variant on a patented item infringes that patent, may have a significant impact on future cases

Agricultural briefing: Scottish limited partnerships set up in connection with an agricultural tenancy are among those caught by new regulations requiring registration of certain controlling interests

Reports relating to David William Nightingale; James Gerad Moore; Paul Thompson

Property briefing: the Property Standardisation Group has revised its offers to sell to take account of community empowerment rights, and in light of advice received on the environmental clauses

Property briefing: an Outer House decision has taken a different line on the requirements for assignation of a standard security to that of the sheriff in OneSavings Bank v Burns