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The Society will continue to play a constructive role in seeking a lasting constitutional settlement, alongside promoting the interests of the justice system in further initiatives with government
Registers of Scotland page: Land Registration Act commencement; pre-registration enquiries; 2012 Act guidance; Land Register consultation
Collected news of new appointments and practice changes
With new legislation, and new digital ways of working, how should Scotland's conveyancers view the future? This was explored at a round table organised by the Journal and First Title
Important differences between SDLT and LBTT, impacting on coordinating payment of tax with registration of title, are explained, along with the important concept of “arrangements satisfactory"
A flavour of the Society's "Law in Scotland" conference, which headlined with the post-referendum scene, delivered some powerful business messages, and incorporated the ILG's annual event
The debate over validity of powers of attorney continues, with further comments following last month's critique of the NW decision, and another shrieval ruling that takes a different line
A look back on Harper Macleod’s three-year association with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and how to ensure that any sponsorship tie-in is a beneficial relationship
What lessons for the civil litigation funding reforms proposed by Sheriff Principal Taylor can be taken from the Jackson reforms already introduced in England & Wales?
Latest criminal cases, including threatening or abusive behaviour; contempt of court by prevarication; precognitions as evidence
Difficulties are emerging over the meaning of a provision that a licence ceases to have effect when the premises cease to be used for the sale of alcohol
Introducing the extended rights to buy, particularly as respects urban communities, in the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill
A tribunal ruling may help to clarify the tax position when an employment bonus payment is clawed back
Reports relating to James William Craig; George Anthony Macpherson Sandilands; Manus Gerard Tolland; Manus Gerard Tolland and Iain Robertson
Recent work of the committee and the Future of Conveyancing Working Party
Comment on the recently passed Buildings (Recovery of Expenses) (Scotland) Act 2014, and comparison with similar provisions under housing legislation
Behind the scenes of one of Scotland's biggest decisions, Bob Posner had to see that legal requirements were being observed
Recent work of the Law Reform Department, including organ and tissue donation; Air Weapons and Licensing Bill; execution in counterpart; devolution
Recent developments in the EU: trade marks
The new season's programme for young lawyers; and a report on this year's European Young Bar Association International Weekend in London
The regular feature from the SLCC explores the benefits and success of mediation in complaints resolution
The Word of Gold: Leonard Cohen and Tesco have much to teach us about later life and lawyers
More on the scope for avoiding the increase in conveyancing claims forecast by Master Policy co-insurer Zurich as a consequence of increased property transaction activity
Advice column: I'm dreading having to make that first court appearance