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The white paper ahead of the “Great Repeal Bill” offers to bring “certainty” and “clarity” to the law, but commentators point to major doubts beneath the surface. We offer an overview

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

The refusal of criminal injuries compensation to a rape victim for the extra costs of caring for a disabled child highlights a flaw in the scheme, which has other unfair features for special expenses

Review of Agricultural Tenancies (Gill)

Next up from the Society's senior leadership team is Liz Campbell, executive director of education, training and qualifications

Have you considered standing for Council? As your President can testify, it can lead on to many things

A reminder of the support available from Registers of Scotland around the application process, including work to prevent rejections, and help when they occur

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Specialist advice for refugees and asylum seekers is emerging as a serious issue, as a Home Office dispersal programme takes shape. We report on a round table discussion over the practical problems

Do you feel the need for change in your business but find it much harder to adopt the necessary mindset to see it through? Try these seven steps to make the process manageable

The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 is effecting substantial changes to Scots law and procedure. This article focuses on challenges that will arise in practice at the first stages after arrest

The latest briefing from the UK Law Societies' Brussels Office sets out the basis on which the EU is likely to approach the Brexit negotiations

Rules bringing in a system of pursuers’ offers in personal injury cases have come into force, but an apparently simple scheme contains hidden difficulties

Last month's announcement of a change in the discount rate for calculating future loss will have a significant effect on damages awards, but does it herald further change?

Has the legal profession failed working women? Though unsuccessful at the recent Women in Law Scotland debate, there are arguments to the contrary – but also action points for making a difference

A Scottish solicitor who took part as a delegate at the 2017 UN Commission on the Status of Women, explains the aims of the Commission and the impact of this year’s event

In association with Tilney: comment on the new rate to apply in calculating damages

Latest criminal cases, including time bar; delay; Moorov rule; corroboration; threatening or abusive behaviour

Criminal procedure briefing: with the new sheriff and jury procedure coming into force over the summer months, the Society has provided this note on the transitional steps

Licensing briefing: as the rating revaluations take effect, it is worth knowing a few basics that may be of financial benefit to your clients

Tax briefing: new penalties for involvement in failed tax avoidance schemes are among the significant measures in the spring Budget of which solicitors should be aware

Planning briefing: a community infrastructure levy to sit alongside s 75 agreements is under consideration by the Scottish Government, but experience south of the border is not all favourable

Reports relating to Graeme Miller Cunningham; David Stuart McDonald; William Nugent and David Drain

A pre-election promise of a £1 million nil rate band for inheritance tax has begun to be implemented, but only in stages and only if certain circumstances prevail, as this article explains