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A roundup from Professional Practice team of recent developments affecting property lawyers

The Word of Gold: "Added value" means very different things to different clients. Have you asked yours?

A new field of opportunities lies ahead for law firms and law graduates: introducing a new Journal series on the changing outlook for careers in law

Those who publicised the offending Charlie Hebdo cartoons following the Paris shootings should reflect on whether they are inciting abuse and social unrest

The particular skills that have to be brought to bear on both sides, particularly in rape cases where complainer and accused know each other

In-house interview with the principal solicitor at BBC Scotland: “What I most enjoy are the creativity and adrenalin of newsrooms, courts and productions.”

Case study of a successful intervention by the Equality & Human Rights Commission against a service failure by a health board

New guidelines produced by the Sentencing Council (England & Wales) on penalties in health and safety and food safety cases are likely to impact on Scotland

Lessons from two recent cases on whether adjudicators have gone beyond their remit

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

Aspects of the Smith Commission proposals deserve proper scrutiny by constitutional lawyers as well as politicians, due to their implications for the future status of Westminster legislation

Reviews of Law, Practice & Conduct for Solicitors (Paterson and Ritchie); A Fork in the Road (Lane-Smith)

This month's profile features Carole Ford, the non-solicitor convener of the Society's Regulatory Committee

2015 will see the Society reviewing its strategy, and the way it regulates the profession – a profession of changing demographics, but one that retains the public's trust and confidence

Registers of Scotland page: now that the designated day for the 2012 Act has passed, support and guidance is still available on whether an advance notice or a plans report is needed

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

The Law Society of Scotland’s Tax Committee has had a preview of the forms to be used for LBTT returns, which are designed to be as user-friendly as possible, especially when completed online

What will legal services in Scotland look like as we go into 2020? The Journal asked a selection of practice leaders for their thoughts on what to expect – and how solicitors’ firms should respond

Scottish businesses in financial difficulty now have the option of a Debt Arrangement Scheme service if they are unable to take part in formal company insolvency arrangements

Following last month’s feature on the legal aid discussion paper, the Society’s legal aid co-conveners explain the thinking behind the proposals, some of which have proved contentious

An update, in the wake of the significant rulings during 2014 on holiday pay, on the UK Government’s response, and some issues for legal advisers to businesses and employees

In its 50th anniversary year, the Scottish Law Commission can look forward to speedier implementation of its law reform proposals, thanks to a new, specially designed parliamentary process

Who should be treated as a “relevant person” entitled to be heard in proceedings before a children’s hearing? The Inner House has now provided clarity as respects foster parents

Latest civil procedure cases, including expert evidence; orders for disclosure; jurisdiction; summary decree; appeals; tenders; medical certificates; personal injuries actions; decree in absence; child protection orders