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Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

As same sex marriage in Scotland becomes a reality, this article highlights some of the new provisions that practitioners should bear in mind when consulted on the effect of the Act

Revenue Scotland page: Revenue Scotland is actively engaging with all those who will be involved with returns for the new devolved taxes, including through special roadshows in the near future

The Journal's 2014 employment survey: optimism for the economic outlook may have peaked, but on average, pay and conditions have picked up somewhat this past year

Discussion of the Scottish Law Commission recommendations on how to protect adults with incapacity from unlawful deprivations of liberty, attempting to avoid the difficulties that have arisen in England

The main proposals by Lord Smith of Kelvin's Commission for further devolved powers, and how they may be taken forward

The Society's discussion paper on legal aid contains some controversial ideas, provoking some vigorous protests from those potentially affected. We explore what it seeks to achieve

Latest criminal cases, including jury charges; choice of representation; sentencing; identification; court reform

A new provision excepting parodies from claims of copyright infringement needs some clarification as to its scope

Recent cases in Scotland and England are helpful in marking the scope of directors' duties, as the Government promotes further disqualification criteria

Is the Financial Conduct Authority living up to the promises made for it in relation to consumer credit?

Continued vigilance is required over the use of social media by young sportspeople in particular, to protect their own and their sport's public profile

Reports of cases relating to Scott Allan; Graeme Stark Herald; Colin Neil Macleod; Gerard Noble Nesbitt; Anthony Quinn

Do you believe you would make a better contribution to your organisation's decision-making if you were consulted earlier? Here are five tips to get your voice heard in the boardroom

Recent progress on the Land Registration Act; CML Handbook; national standard clauses

A note on revisions to standard documents in light of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012

This second (updated) extract from the article with advice on applications for registration under the 2012 Act, covers the new forms of searches and reports, and the general application conditions

Submissions from the profession to the Post-Corroboration Safeguards Review take opposing views on the desirability of retaining the not proven verdict

Guidance now applies whenever client or prospective client lacks full capacity

Recent developments in the EU, including Choice of Court Agreements Convention; tax information exchange; IP standardisation

Following a successful pilot, teaming up with law students to educate school pupils in the law and legal skills, the Society is seeking more students (and graduates) to expand its "Street Law" scheme

Central government lawyers and the prosecution service have joined forces for schools outreach project, Your Future in Law

Advice column: just because I'm unattached, why should I have to work over Christmas?

The Word of Gold: a stocking filler for law firm leaders on the theme of defining your market