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In-house lawyers' hopes of better recognition of their professional duties by the EU competition authorities have been dashed by the ECJ's ruling in Akzo Nobel

Account of a recent conference in Perth, designed to enlighten local solicitors as to the workings of the ARTL system

The fuller version of the article in the EU Civil Justice Supplement published with the September 2010 Journal

Address to arbitration conference in June 2010: why the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 offers new opportunities for Scottish lawyers

A Law Society of Scotland Supplement to mark EU Civil Justice Day 2010

President's message: while Scottish solicitors face an increasing pace of change, others recognise that we are often providing a lead

A shocking contrast exists in some sectors between the employment rights taught at university and those actually practised

Can a firm achieve a non-discriminatory retirement policy that balances the ambitions of associates with those of partners nearing retirement?

Registers page: a reminder of the revised standover policy now in force; and updates on the Crofting Register and Scotland's house prices

Part 2 of this year's overview of the Finance Acts (to date), covering VAT and other business taxes, taxes on land and anti-avoidance measures

The tax planning measures made most attractive by recent Budgets carry a risk of unintended consequences in the event of a future divorce

Interview with Linda Urquhart, chairman of CBI Scotland, about representing business, and business views of the legal profession

Another feature highlighting expertise in an emerging specialist field brings you profiles of leading lawyers working in renewable energy

Report of the Society-hosted debate at this year's Festival of Politics, on whether law should be taught in schools, and if so, how

Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including the Historic Environment Bill; Wildlife etc Bill; damages for wrongful death; penalty clauses

The profession achieved an excellent pass rate in the legal aid peer review cycle now concluded, but a few matters need to be flagged up

Outline of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, and where the Society's committees managed to make a difference to the bill

New package of support for law firms to help them focus on strategies for growth

Advice corner: should I attempt to set the record straight regarding my contribution to a project?

Part 2 of this account of communication in the legal profession outlines some attitudes to digital versus paper, and offers some explanations of their significance

"We have systems in place, so nothing should go wrong." Or could it? RSA, the Master Policy lead insurers, provide some cautionary tales

Latest civil cases, including abuse of process; title and interest; res judicata; delay; time bar; expenses; interdict; sequestration

"Reasonable endeavours" and similar phrases are commonly found in commercial contracts, but their meaning is elusive

The Specsavers v Asda trade mark case illustrates the fine line between fair competition and taking unfair advantage of a competitor's reputation