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Main points of the Scottish Law Commission's review of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act and the changes it recommends

A reply to Professor Norrie questions the efficacy and human rights compatibility of the regulations covering legal representation to relevant persons in the children's hearing system

Why the Scottish Parliament's EU scrutiny function compares poorly with what takes place elsewhere in these islands, especially following the Treaty of Lisbon

Society publishes guide to forward financial planning for practitioners

Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including crofting reform, tax agents, non-lawyer will writers, criminal justice, alcohol, public services, legal services

The work of the Society's Professional Practice Department, of which the valued advice service to members is only a part

Next stage of the Society's joint initiative with the Scottish Family Business Association

EU update on VAT in legal aid cases, and the Services Directive

A preview of this year's event

Some practical steps to help legal firms analyse their situation in relation to the new market in legal services, and identify the best course of action

The need to take work-life balance seriously, as business picks up and demands on fee earners increase

Advice to a solicitor who took time off to care for her mother without telling her firm

The case for firms setting targets for risk management performance

Latest civil cases, including title to sue under the ECHR, caution for expenses, affidavits, summary cause, liquidation, child support

The Court of Session now requires motions to be enrolled and opposed electronically wherever parties are capable of doing so

The European Court has thrown some light on the question of registration of advertising slogans as trade marks

What the Crofting Reform Bill now proposes, following abandonment of the more controversial measures previously put forward

Cross-border sporting contests are giving rise to questions as to how to apply disciplinary sanctions

A recent Court of Appeal decision takes a strong line on directors' fiduciary duties as respects pursuit of business opportunities

Review of the Scottish Legal Aid Board site

Review of Commercial Leases (Gerber)

As the umbrella term for redesigning service delivery in the public sector, transformation can cover a host of legal issues

Introducing the new code to come into effect for all home buyer registrations signed on or after 1 April

A fixed estate agency fee whatever the selling price? One Edinburgh solicitor estate agent has decided that that is the way ahead