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Recent developments in the EU: business insolvency proposal

Recent public policy work of the Society's committees, including domestic abuse; Digital Economy Bill; age of criminal responsibility; transparency in landownership; European copyright framework; gaming machines

The author's second article on developing and promoting a sector focus sets out five essential steps for a firm in developing a sector marketing strategy and putting it into practice

Looking forward to the 2017 Scottish Paralegal Association conference; and a reminder about the Paralegal of the Year award

With interest rates close to zero, how does this impact on proper practice regarding funds held for clients? The Professional Practice team answers

Can a property remain on the market following a conditional offer? The Professional Practice team explains the guidance

Lockton’s first article as Master Policy broker sets the risk management scene in 2017 and the services available from Lockton

Advice column: my colleague has treated me badly. Should I be part of his leaving do?

The Word of Gold: for firms to be solid, they must first be liquid

The thinking behind the new Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules, made following the 2016 Act, as a consultation runs on the draft rules

As the Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016 comes into force, this article considers what the Act prescribes in order to attract protection, and whether it is likely to make a difference to claimant attitudes

Are commercial lease repairing obligations different for common parts than for premises? Experience suggests that the point should receive more attention at the negotiating stage

A roundup of the responses to the recent online poll, with our observations on some of the points made by those who took the trouble to provide comment

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

In association with Wesleyan: 10 top tips on how your firm can reduce its tax bill

Although Brexit and UK Government policy present threats to human rights, we should take our opportunities in Scotland to extend rights, including through the new tax and social security powers

Reviews of Enforcement of Heritable Securities (Higgins), The Butcher's Trail (Borger)

Kevin Lang, executive director of external relations, opens a series on those leading the Law Society of Scotland's new management structure

A legal round table in Beijing linked to an international infrastructure project, followed by a day shadowing a criminal defence solicitor in Stirling: just one week in the life of your President

Registers of Scotland page: unauthenticated alterations; new Glasgow office; digital transformation; unmappable common areas

Economic uncertainty post-Brexit, moderating pay rises, stressful work, and uncertain progress in the gender equality stakes – these are among the findings of this year's Journal employment survey

At the end of a momentous year, the authors highlight some of the key developments affecting or about to affect employment law, including some that illustrate the widening scope of the subject

The Lord Advocate sets out his approach to his role, in which he has initiated a review of prosecution policy and underlined the responsibility of individual prosecutors

The Inner House has accepted that the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) Act passes the CJEU’s tests for compatibility with EU law. This article explains the route by which the court reached its conclusion