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An alert from Lockton, the Master Policy brokers

A further briefing on the forthcoming Money Laundering Regulations, in particular the new requirement for a firm risk assessment

As the Master Policy renewal process begins, Lockton highlights some actions to take now to help things run smoothly, and some changes to look out for

One of the founders explains the need for The Glass Network and its #TheseAreOurPrinciples campaign, which launched last month

The Word of Gold: a study from across the Pond gives fresh insights into what separates the best leaders from the rest

Advice column: there are rivalries between managers here, and I'm feeling caught in the middle

Scots and English law differ markedly on the scope of protection imported by the label “Without prejudice”, though in the author's experience the difference is regularly lost sight of

A decision of the Sheriff Appeal Court in an asbestos-related personal injury case has wider significance for those wishing to seek sanction for instructing counsel

Large businesses in the UK now have a duty to report at regular intervals on their payment practices and performance, for the benefit of suppliers, actual or potential

While unsuccessful in the outcome, the pursuer in Beyts v Trump International Golf Scotland won a moral victory, the author argues, that carries implications for future privacy cases

What do we mean by punishment? This contribution argues that while punishment has many different purposes, its role can only be understood in the context of the culture within which it is imposed

Two judgments upholding human rights challenges to Scottish legislation point to the need for an urgent review of the effect of childhood offending behaviour later in life

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

The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill has its flaws, particularly as regards children, but breaks new ground in looking beyond physical violence to abusive control and should be welcomed for its approach

Review of Adoption of Children in Scotland (Jack)

Chief executive Lorna Jack completes our series on the Law Society of Scotland's senior leadership team

“Time to say goodbye”, as the presidency changes hands: it has been a privilege to serve, despite some difficult issues, and the current Government reviews are an opportunity to shape our future

Registers of Scotland page: RoS's Plan Assistance Service, which supports the mapping of sasine titles into the Land Register, has proved popular since its launch earlier this year

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Will the revamped Faculty of Advocates arbitration service, initially focusing on PI claims, prove a hit? The Journal asked two senior counsel involved with the scheme, why they think it might

With the Roberton review, the SLCC and Brexit likely to lead the Society's agenda, incoming President Graham Matthews tells the Journal of his high street outlook and his expectations for his year

Despite the UK Government's white paper, much uncertainty remains over post-Brexit legislative processes in relation to EU law. This article suggests some initial themes for advisers to consider

Blockchain is something many people have heard of without really knowing what it means. An RBS solicitor explains why businesses like his are investing heavily in its development – and his own role

With financial pressures and the shift from grant funding to contracts, social care charities are operating in new legal territory