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Report relating to Gerard James McCarron

A further contribution to the deeds of conditions debate argues that the Lands Tribunal in the Marriott case has underpinned rather than undermined their use to support the maintenance of common areas

The Society’s new offices provided the setting for the return of the in-house conference, at which a range of speakers delivered a programme of interest to the whole sector

The Society is again reminding members of the disciplinary consequences of failing to disburse all historic client balances from concluded transactions

Recent work of the Law Reform department, including Lobbying Bill; LBTT; gender pay gap reporting; domestic abuse; employment tribunals; SCTS evidence and procedure review; Scotland Act

How did solicitors see the Law Society of Scotland performing during 2015, and what are their priorities looking ahead? We report on the latest independent survey of members’ attitudes

This month’s risk management article considers the importance of risk management training, and highlights the training resources available to the profession

Advice column: how can I overcome clients' chauvinistic attitudes?

The Society's equality standards, voluntary for now, may acquire a more formal status. Should this cause any concern? The Journal spoke to three firms which have benefited from a progressive approach

Graduates who can’t speak and write English proper face a life sentence, even if the culture has passed in which having such skills was non-negotiable

The place of Sharia law within the Muslim community in Scotland in the context of marriage and divorce, the Sharia grounds of divorce, and how mosques are responding to changing needs for advice and guidance

As the UK Government's plans to reform the Human Rights Act are delayed, the author explores the obstacles that have emerged and questions the scope of any likely reform

It isn't rocket science; it just takes a little effort: 10 things that smaller firms in particular can do to improve client footfall

Keeper-induced registration will be essential to Land Register completion. We provide a Q&A on how it will work

The author argues that one of the few recent written Scottish decisions on an application to wind up a company for non-payment of debts, was in fact wrong

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

Sheriff Principal Pyle’s recent address on how the courts approach domestic abuse cases was a welcome breath of fresh air, even if women’s support organisations do not agree with all his proposals

Reviews of Avoiding Professional Negligence Claims (Galbraith); International Private Law: A Scots Perspective (Crawford and Carruthers)

This month we focus on Susan Carter, a non-solicitor member of Council who has long experience on advising legal practices on growth strategies

The annual report of the Discipline Tribunal shows the priority the Society attaches to regulation, but we can all be active also in highlighting the positive contribution solicitors make to society

Registers of Scotland page: the Sasine Register is about to close to standard securities; and more on avoiding Land Register rejections

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Despite a whirlwind of change, leading property lawyers think the system still needs to be improved. But how will it be achieved? We report on the Journal's latest round table, sponsored by First Title

In association with Wesleyan Bank: how commercial loans can help law firms bridge their funding gaps