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Fuller version of a review of an unusual case where a sentence appealed by the accused was increased by the appeal court

A draft bill promoted by the Scottish Law Commission aims to facilitate the execution in counterpart of contractual documents. Practitioners are encouraged to provide feedback

With major reforms underway to the Scottish court and tribunal systems, what is the likely impact on dispute resolution not involving litigation?

Latest civil cases, including judicial case management; multiple defenders; expert witnesses; liquidation

Licensing lawyers should welcome the recent Scottish Government consultation paper, "Further Options for Alcohol Licensing"

A ruling from the Supreme Court has altered the basis on which the courts should consider whether someone is entitled to challenge a planning decision as a "person aggrieved"

New regulations make it easier for charities to have removed restrictions on particular funds which have become inappropriate

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement, and recent developments at Holyrood, between them contain some important points to note

Traineeships are scarce, especially in-house, but one local authority is doing what it can to offer a valuable insight to its legal work to would-be lawyers

Report relating to Douglas William Spence

Successful appeal regarding erroneous transfer of land gives cheer to conveyancing clients

In a new series exploring non-traditional alternatives to alternative business structures, we meet Carol Fox, who has set up the first law firm based on the concept of employee ownership

With remote working having become increasingly common in recent years, we consider risk management controls that can help mitigate the additional risks

Two new areas of work have been added to the Society's Registered Paralegal Scheme

The Society is proposing to change the wording of rule D2.3 of the Consolidated Practice Rules

Recent work of the Law Reform Department, including on the EU 2014 criminal opt-out, water resources, pensions, no-fault compensation, partnerships, land and buildings transaction tax

The first of a new series from the Society's Professional Practice Team advises on suspicious activity reports

Advice column: my room-mates' personal phone calls are distracting. What can I do to deter them?

The legal obstacles to separated siblings seeking contact with each other: something for the Scottish Government to act on as part of the promised bill on children’s rights

The emergence of a legal rights claim from an unexpected source can cause serious difficulties for executry practitioners and their clients. What steps might one take?

One lawyer's experience in setting up an online legal services business through the “E-Spark” scheme to support entrepreneurs

The results of, and some thoughts prompted by, the survey of In-house Lawyers Group members ahead of this year’s annual conference, as seen by the ILG vice chair

An Inner House decision prompts a discussion of the duties that may be owed by a driver being overtaken

This month's selection of leisure reading chosen by the Journal's Book Review Editor