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Argument that the proposals of the McCluskey expert group on implementing the Leveson report in Scotland will damage the Scottish press
A member of the McCluskey expert group defends its proposals against the charge that they pose a threat to press freedom
Key aspects of the current civil court reform consultation on the draft bill to implement proposals from Lord Gill's review
The Chancellor's Budget last month contained a number of opportunities for taxpayers - but with some caveats
Latest criminal cases, including collateral matters; concert; and two on Cadder-related matters
Natural justice issues before licensing boards, and the recent consultation on how the system is working
The Inner House has upheld a Lord Ordinary exercising his discretion in departing from the judicial rate of interest where justice demanded
Reports relating to Gerard Durkan; Cameron Fyfe; Derrick M Trainer
Our second article on the role and development of in-house lawyers in a changing professional and market landscape takes an in-depth look at personal development (extended version)
Scotland is finally to have legislation enabling the control of nuisance high hedges, with local and central government being given the crucial decision-making powers
Report of this year's Law Society of Scotland annual general meeting, at which the motion on separate representation proved the main talking point
Advice column: how frank should I be at my exit interview?
The ability not only to embrace change, but to achieve buy-in from colleagues and manage them through the process is the most important survival tool for partners and managers
No 3 in series: ways of failing to exploit potential opportunities with existing clients
How considered use of checklists can be effective in reducing the risk of omissions and oversights which feature in Master Policy claims
This month's Professional Practice column deals with "knowing your client" when preparing a will, and the pending regulation of will writers
Recent work of the Law Reform Department, including independence referendum; partnership prosecutions; corroboration; sheriff and jury procedure; disabled persons' parking; marriage
Look out for the Society's latest equality survey, coming your way in May
Refreshing witness testimony prior to trial is now permitted on both sides of the border. Little is known of the practice in Scotland, but lessons can be learned from research in England & Wales
A Scots lawyer tells how an internship working with North Carolina’s Racial Justice Act has brought home the need for actions to match words in a system that proclaims equal justice
Joint Government guidance as the new compatibility rules for testing criminal procedure human rights compliance come in, with a Q&A section
Could legal firms learn anything in terms of customer experience from a five star visitor attraction?
An HMRC blog on what employers need to do to be ready for 6 April
This month's selection of leisure reading chosen by the Journal's Book Review Editor