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The Word of Gold: Profitable, fixed-fee litigation? It's not out of court

Recent warnings and risk management guidance about "Friday afternoon scams", issued by Master Policy co-insurer, Zurich, to solicitors in England & Wales, are equally relevant in Scotland

Advice column: should I warn my colleague about the person she is going to interview with?

Legally IT: A technology audit reveals the capabilities of each person in your team and identifies any proficiency gaps before you start on processes

The UK Supreme Court has altered the duty on a doctor when giving advice about treatment, in relation to possible risks to the patient. What are the implications?

A recent English case is good news for landowners and bad news for motorists

Another golfer struck by a wayward shot has succeeded in claiming damages. What lessons can be drawn?

When can a company say no to a request for inspection of the shareholders' register? The case law considered

The change in land registration law has increased the risk to solicitors of registering a deed that is void as a transfer of part of an owner-occupied croft (fuller version)

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

The Evidence and Procedure Review Report proposes controls on cross-examination by the defence in criminal trials. The defence bar would oppose any measures that remove the basic right to cross-examine

Review of Walker and Walker, Evidence (Ross and Chalmers)

This month's profile heads north to feature George McWilliam, one of two Council members for the Highlands and Islands sheriff court districts

This is set to be a year of change for the Society, but an all-female leadership is not necessarily the most significant innovation that is happening

Registers of Scotland page: A fee discount on voluntary registration for the next two years is one of a number of steps towards achieving the goal of completing the Land Register by 2024

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Repeal of the Human Rights Act has been delayed. Is it still at risk? The editor reviews the continuing debate, the options for change, and the obstacles facing the reformers

High street firms so often provide excellent client service, but are they too modest about it? A support network lawyer wonders whether they are missing a chance to underpin their future

Would trials be enhanced by the leading of evidence pre-recorded at an early stage? The idea is central to a research paper authored by the Lord Justice Clerk, who spoke to the Journal about it

What marks out lawyers who do really well for clients in a mediation? A conversation with Core Solutions

Practitioners may need to rethink their view as to the courts’ preparedness to make an order for periodical allowance over an extended period, even where a substantial capital sum is also payable

Latest criminal cases, including adjournment for lack of time; proof in mitigation; offensive behaviour at football; threatening or abusive behaviour

Intellectual property briefing: an important ruling from the UK Supreme Court clarifies the need for goodwill in the jurisdiction to found an action for passing off

Sport briefing: the Court of Arbitration for Sport has set out certain “essential requirements for fairness” in sports dispute hearings – but are they necessarily appropriate?