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Changes taking place within the profession and in civic society provide a great opportunity for the Society and its members to play a leading role, as we move forward with a new office bearer team

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Registers of Scotland page: why it is only in limited circumstances that a land application form should be adjusted by a seller's solicitors under the 2012 Act

What took place at the Glasgow 2015 Commonwealth Law Conference, and what may be its impact going forward? The editor reports on an impressive gathering that did Scotland proud

Revenue Scotland page: Revenue Scotland is grateful to everyone who helped make the 1 April launch possible, and will continue to work with service users as it develops further systems

A team player, an organisation person: incoming President Christine McLintock wants to combine her experience with her passion for the profession to further raise the Society's game, she tells the Journal

The UK Supreme Court decision in RBS v Carlyle is the first at appeal level to recognise a pre-crash lending commitment by a bank that was not given in writing. Is it unique to its facts?

How should a will be drafted so as to take advantage of the reduced IHT rate on a 10% bequest to charity, and what practical considerations arise?

In association with Eadie Corporate Solutions: Sleuthing skills that enable missing beneficiaries to be found can be deployed to help legal firms trace other individuals entitled to funds on client accounts

Latest civil cases, including rights of audience; citation; alternative averments; case management; appeals; expenses

Family briefing: a recent case highlights the proper considerations on an application for adoption by a child's step-parent

Employment briefing: philosophical beliefs are just as important as religious beliefs, the EAT has stated in the latest case to test what constitutes a protected characteristic

Pension trustees and managers now have an industry code and official guidance from the regulator to help guard against members seeking to transfer their benefits falling foul of pension scams

The in-house interview profiles the leader of the winning team from this year's Scottish Legal Awards, serving fast-growing internet travel search company Skyscanner

Land reform has been considered at Westminster as well as by the Scottish Government. This article looks at the recent Scottish Affairs Committee report, and the impact its proposals may have

Recent work of the Law Reform Department, including bills on British Sign Language, mental health, voting age, and air weapons and licensing

Tribute to the defence solicitor said to have enjoyed a higher profile than any other lawyer in Scotland

A summary from the Professional Practice team of the main features of the new land and buildings transaction tax

The Society's equality and diversity work has not ignored the situation of more experienced lawyers, who may need support in various respects. A new report takes this forward

This article encourages the profession to consider Marsh's latest Master Policy Annual Report, and discusses some of its key points

Advice column: I'm being put off by my room-mate's personal habits

The Word of Gold: a model of dignity and respect could be seen in one of the speakers at the Commonwealth Law Conference

Legally IT: the role of the legal process engineer, and the three-stage approach by which law firm processes are reviewed, taking a holistic view

Robert Chote, chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility, speaks to the Journal about the OBR's work, ahead of a meeting with the leaders of Scotland's big firms