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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

The winning student essay in the competition organised by the Society and the Scottish Parliament, arguing for privacy as the aspect of Scots law most in need of legislation

Argument against the view that the new licensing legislation obliges a licence holder to trade throughout the hours stated in the operating plan

Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including Legal Services Bill, Children's Hearings Bill, company charges, long leases, double jeopardy, self-directed support

Recent EU developments on VAT and legal aid, financial institutions, criminal procedure rights, recognition and enforcement of judgments

New possibilities are now available for solicitors who would like to operate in a virtual environment but need help to do so

Lessons emerging from this year's Risk Management Roadshow

What to do if financial problems threaten your work performance, and potentially your career?

Latest civil cases, including citation; delay concerning an incapax; disclosure of party's address; decree by default; amendment; additional proof; family actions; adults with incapacity

Amendments to the licensing provisions of the Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill still seem to be subject to arbitrary political whims

A new bill in the Scottish Parliament proposes important changes in relation to listed or potentially listed buildings and ancient monuments

A recent English case, Singla v Hedman, highlights the wrongful trading provisions – and the colourful world of the film industry

A private bill now passed by the Scottish Parliament has shown up a need to review the law regarding charity reorganisations

Reports of cases relating to Rory Cradock; Russell Craig Livingstone Taylor

Reviews of websites of trust management companies, covering a range of sophistication

Review of Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland (Patrick and Smith)

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman explains his office's role and how its investigations can result in improved public services