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Another practice enabling solicitors to work via cloud computing with administrative support is just launching

Advice corner: what is the best time to break the news of my pregnancy when I have not long joined my present employer?

The Equality Act 2010 will bring a renewed focus on potentially discriminatory employment practices – such as the continued use of PQE figures in many legal job ads?

Some of the risks and rewards, from a risk management perspective, that accompany the adoption of technology by solicitors

Latest criminal cases, including sentencing for child pornography; breach of the peace

Scots law is becoming increasingly isolated in Europe by denying access to a lawyer during police detention, and should be looking to adapt

While much of the Equality Act 2010 restates existing law, its provisions to harmonise and strengthen the law make a review of employers' policies advisable

A recent contact case has considered the abuse provisions introduced by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006

One of the few reported cases on division and sale of a matrimonial home has clarified the application of the law

The Bilski patent appeal in the US failed to deliver the hoped-for clarification of the patentability of business methods and softare, but may yet produce longer term benefits

A bill now passed by the Scottish Parliament will set up a new Crofting Register and make other important changes to the law

A review of the options available to final salary pension scheme employers to reduce costs going forward

Websites of the "big 5" law schools in Scotland

Reviews of Money Laundering (Brown); Nature Conservation Law (Reid)

Charities are often required to grant standard securities in favour of substantial funders, but these can present unexpected issues for the unwary solicitor, perhaps acting pro bono

One solicitor/estate agent was quickly sold on the new gadget as a way to do business

President's message: The fallout from the Cadder appeal has meant some unexpected business at the start of the new President's term of office

Yes-no contributions on whether solicitors should be obliged to carry out a certain amount of pro bono work

Report on a conference hosted by the Lord Advocate on what is happening in pro bono legal work in Scotland, and possible next steps forward

As the Judicial Appointments Board begins a recruitment process for the office of sheriff, this feature explains how the process works and the Board's drive to encourage applications

Background to the current consultation by Registers of Scotland on revised information, registration and recording fees to eliminate its operating deficit

The most significant matters discussed among the many amendments made by the Justice Committee to the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill at stage 2

Current, and proposed, legislation gives rise to anomalies regarding children and criminal records, but the Children's Hearings Bill could be used to provide a solution

Discussion of a recent decision to allow one of two children to reside with a parent in Australia, and whether it heralds a more flexible attitude to parenting