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Opinion column asks why is it so often ignored that unlawful eviction or harassment of tenants is a serious criminal offence

Registers page has articles on digital plan data, the title investigation service, evidencing salmon fishing titles, and an update on the fees review

The legal issues raised by the Cadder appeal and the subsequent emergency legislation; and some wider constitutional questions now being discussed

The year's developments in charity law and regulation, including a focus on the forthcoming SCIOs regulations and a perspective from OSCR

Report of a discussion to highlight the help and advice available to solicitors in difficult situations, and why so many fail to make use of it

A review of the role and effect of "entire agreement" contractual clauses in the light of recent decisions, and why it would be wrong to write them off

The scope of legal professional privilege in relation to the money laundering rules, as it is set to apply to alternative business structures

The experience of a Portuguese initiative to adopt alternatives to prosecution without actually legalising drug use

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