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The SPA’s 2017 annual conference has been set for 20 April, and is set to at least match 2016 for range of attractions

The full list of current members, elected, ex officio, co-opted and non-solicitor

“Doors of court” settlement offers require a big decision in very limited time. What risk management steps can solicitors take against a settlement later being the subject of a complaint or claim?

Advice column: I have taken the decision not to drink alcohol, but am coming under pressure to do so at social and client events

The Word of Gold: Law firm leaders have much to learn from the stars of Rio, and those who made them shine

Solicitors should not allow artificial intelligence to prejudice their ability to develop and exercise professional judgment

The Society has recruited Graham MacKenzie to establish a new anti-money laundering audit regime for larger firms, and provide guidance and advice to all firms on their obligations

As the United Nations prepares for its periodic scrutiny of the UK's human rights record, the Law Society of Scotland has contributed its own review towards an independent submission

The framework within which the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the ban on Russian athletes’ participation in Rio 2016

Did the BBC's recent documentary on family mediation paint a fair picture? A family lawyer mediator reviews the series

Why Brexit should not change your mind about preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation

One activity significantly impacted by the GDPR is eDisclosure. This article assesses the impact, and whether the Brexit vote will make any difference

An appreciation of the head of legal, Scottish Water, who built an award winning in-house legal team

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

Intending trainees (and those looking for qualified positions) may not instantly think of rural towns as offering a satisfying lifestyle and range of work – but they certainly can (fuller version)

Review of Possession of Corporeal Moveables (Anderson)

This month's subject is Archie MacIver, convener of the Society's Licensing Law Committee

What’s in a motto? Administering a notary public oath prompts thoughts on the Society’s own motto, and what it says to us in these times of upheaval

Registers for Scotland page: two pilot schemes that should enhance the ease of using Registers’ digital services are being tested with solicitor users

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

A reflection on the memorial service for the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, in which Scots lawyers were among those who fell

In the light of the Chilcot report, what do we make of the legal justifications offered for the Iraq war, and what lessons should be drawn on the giving of legal advice to Government?

The Supreme Court ruling on the "named persons" scheme hit the headlines, but to what extent did it undermine the scheme? The authors explain the scope of the decision

You might not think of RBS and Govan Law Centre as having shared interests in the law, but the bank, supported by four panel firms, is in partnership to support GLC’s social justice work