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Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department on Cadder v HM Advocate; Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill; and projects of the Pensions Subcommittee

The Society is undertaking a further round of consultation on proposed reforms to its constitution

Comments are invited on the findings of the Society's research into bullying and harassment in the solicitors' profession

Initial response to the scheme, now entering its second phase when non-members of paralegal bodies but who have sufficient experience can apply

Accreditation as a specialist commercial mediator is now open to those with experience of acting for clients in mediations as well as those who act as mediators

Comprehensive reviews of the Society's practice rules and accounts rules have resulted in new versions that are about to be put to members

Recent EU developments on late payment in commercial transactions; maternity leave; public procurement; financial institutions; Services Directive

Delivering the kind of service clients expect will be key to building a successful strategy in the post-recession economy

What should I do when people make fun of my accent?

Conclusion of series on electronic communication in the profession identifies the requirements for a secure and efficient platform, and explains the co-ordination needed to achieve it

The benefits of practices reviewing risk management performance using a self-assessment questionnaire available on the Marsh website

Latest civil cases, including conduct of litigation; rights of audience; decree by default; expenses; remit to the sheriff court; evidence of loss; interdict; sequestration

Another sheriff court decision has analysed the cohabitation provisions in the light of earlier authorities

The Justice Secretary has made an order making the sex offender registration requirements comply with human rights decisions by ensuring a right of review

The relaunched site of the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association

The interim report of the Hutton review of public sector pensions presages radical long-term structural changes

Reviews of Annotated Arbitration (Scotland) Act (Davidson et al); Scottish Liquidation Handbook (Flint/MacRoberts); Scottish Agricultural Law Handbook (Notley); Civic Government Licensing (Hadjucki and Stuart)

In-house lawyers are not taking the Akzo Nobel decision lying down, as their conference heard from the headline speakers

Opportunities offered by the climate change burden, which the authors argue presents an opportunity for positive action on the environment

Solicitors and other stakeholders are playing a role in the Scottish Government's programme to promote good practice in the use of compulsory purchase as modernisation work progresses

Some Qs and As from the Society on an initial consideration of this month's European Court judgment

Text of the Declaration adopted at The Tenth International Conference of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

A response to “Devolution issues and acts of the Lord Advocate: an informal consultation”

President's message: the SGM outcome enables the Society to move forward and focus on challenges such as the spending review and the Cadder appeal