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Credit to the Government for changing course, for now, over Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid, following the Society’s representations; and how the changing legal market dominates many other discussions

Registers of Scotland page: RoS is now consulting on the best ways to use Keeper-induced registration as an aid to completing the Land Register

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Is there an answer to the stressed-out feeling that afflicts many lawyers? One firm has invested in mindfulness training, led by Martin Stepek, who told the Journal what he believes can be achieved

New entrants to the legal services market are hugely excited at the prospects, but can established practices respond? We report on one of the major themes of the “Leading Legal Excellence” conference

Historically, lawyers developed professional judgment through being trained under the close supervision of a more experienced practitioner, but is the same opportunity available to today’s trainees?

A further article on helping women aspire to leadership positions argues that apparent disadvantages can become a springboard to a different, and potentially game-changing, style of leadership

What is the likely impact of the Scottish bill to encourage apologies in situations that may give rise to litigation, taken with the measure imposing a duty of candour on medical professionals?

Latest criminal cases, including cross-examination; community payback orders; non-harassment orders; deletions and amendments

Licensing briefing: a brief guide to the Advocate General's opinion in the Scotch Whisky Association's petition for judicial review

Planning briefing: ministers have set up an independent review panel with a mission to improve the efficiency of the planning process; and a revised circular clarifies the effect of s 42 applications

Tax briefing: Government proposals, recently under consultation, regarding contractors and freelancers, and employee termination payments, could add to administrative and financial costs for employers

Report relating to Richard Allan Sandeman

How are ancillary rights under a lease constituted, in particular when they involve more than one landowner? This article considers the position with reference to the current land registration system

Being the only lawyer in a global medical devices company, headquartered in Edinburgh with a strong IP focus, means an interesting life for the subject of this month’s in-house interview

To simplify the rules, the Society has introduced a single style of accounts certificate for firms holding client money

A warning of the latest types of attempted fraud against solicitors and their clients

Recent work of the Law Reform department, including fatal accidents and sudden deaths; court and tribunal fees; British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill; immigration and asylum

New guidance from the Society on whether executors are obliged to inform a potential legal rights claimant of his or her entitlement

Recent developments in the EU: online ADR platform coming

As the flow of migrants towards the EU shows no sign of abating, this briefing from the Brussels office outlines the legal regime that is intended to govern how they are treated

The Professional Practice team advises on whether and when a solicitor can act for one spouse who wishes to change an earlier mirror will

As firms conclude the annual renewal of their Master Policy cover, some answers to questions on the relationship between claims, risk management and firms’ professional indemnity insurance premiums

Advice column: how do I rein in an over-keen junior I am mentoring?