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Why mediation and collaborative practice have been slow to catch on in Scotland, the responsibility on family lawyers, and what might be done to improve matters

Why the implementation of the new Tobacco Products Directive may present a regulatory conundrum for manufacturers of electronic cigarettes

How inaccurate Government advice on maternity pay has been criticised in the Employment Appeal Tribunal – with a message that more official effort is needed generally

Brussels office briefing: the legal texts have been released that will put in place the new framework for transatlantic data flows, following the decision in the “Safe Harbor” case

Issues faced by working women before and after childbirth require action to improve access to justice, the Equality & Human Rights Commission claims

How design thinking seeks to usher in a new era of effective criminal justice in Dundee

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

The Investigatory Powers Bill raises many contentious issues regarding the proper boundary between security and the right to privacy, but two at least should be of particular concern to solicitors

Review of European Criminal Law (Klip)

This month's column features Christine Walsh, human resources professional and non-solicitor Council member, who has been “pleasantly surprised” by the informality on Council

Now is the time for solicitors to make their voices heard in getting election candidates to commit to access to justice, and in particular to protecting the legal aid budget

Registers of Scotland page: corporate plan service standards; Sasine Register closure to standard securities

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Stress is the biggest single issue affecting Scotland’s young lawyers, wherever they work. That clearly emerges from research by the SYLA, whose committee now calls for a full debate on how to tackle it

Coaching could help resolve stress-inducing work situations, according to Veronica Gallagher, who talked to the Journal about her own experience and how she is willing to take time to help others

Is insurance available which covers legal firms for the adverse impact of a cyber event? The answer depends on what exactly is meant by these terms

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission’s strategy consultation has sparked an argument over its proper role in setting standards for the profession

Behind the headlines, this year’s Budget contained some substantial tax changes. Some of the most significant for solicitors and their clients are outlined here

Government decisions, at UK and Scottish level, affect the rights of large sections of the population. But are they being effectively scrutinised, and should lawyers be concerned?

Registration requirements for care services providers can catch out those seeking to change the legal entity through which they operate

Latest criminal cases, including expert evidence; Sheriff Appeal Court; homicide; bail appeals; Crown appeal against sentence

Licensing briefing: the trade should consider the implications of the Supreme Court decision in Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets for licensees' liability for acts of their employees

Family briefing: a recent sheriff court decision challenges the practice of relying on the evidence of child psychologists in family actions – but should their role simply be better defined?

Planning briefing: a note on progress at the Independent Review of the Planning System; and key points from two separate draft advice documents published by the Scottish Government