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Like their counterparts today, personal injury lawyers in 1949 were living in a time of change. What will another 60 years bring?

Knowing your customer (or client) has become essential to modern legal practice, but many firms remain unsure of what exactly is required

Scotland's law schools must balance quality of teaching and research with the need to prepare students for legal practice in a changing world

The increasing prominence of risk in property transactions should lead solicitors to consider title insurance at an early stage

Keeper reflects on the co-operation that has developed between Registers of Scotland and the Society since land registration was in planning

Law in Scotland Conference now also features the Attorney General, advice sessions with accredited specialists,and two unique exhibitions

The rise of employment law within the last 60 years, and an attempt to predict some future trends

The Ofcom review wants to see diversity in public sector broadcasting, but questions remain as to how it should be funded

Respective prospects in England, Ireland and Scotland on seeking to vary a payment order made on divorce

Registers of Scotland report good news on customer attitudes, and give advance notice of pending fee changes

Second article on the 2008 Cost of Time Survey advises that when reviewing overheads, businesses should also plan ahead for the upturn

A special meeting of the Law Society of Scotland's Council has agreed a 10 point plan for reform at the Society

The Society's response to the Government consultation on legal profession reform supports the principles while seeking greater clarity

First applications approved under new accredited specialism

Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including criminal justice, forced marriages, flexible retirement, immigration appeals

EU update on the EU private company, emission rules, and working time

Solicitor profession must adapt in order to survive changed market conditions, and the solution lies in collectively harnessing the internet

Some recurring enquiries received by the Master Policy brokers concerning risk management issues arising from the economic climate

Advice to a solicitor whose manager reacts inappropriately to her ethnic background

Latest criminal cases, including causing death by supplying drugs; duties of solicitor advocates; defective representation

The Scottish Government's current paper on alcohol abuse is to be applauded at least for its determination to tackle the problem

The Climate Change (Scotland) Bill introduces far-reaching powers, the exercise of which will have to be carefully monitored

Reports relating to Iain Robertson; Desmond William Donoghue; Valerie Elaine McKenzie Macadam

"Pre-pack" sales in administrations are now attracting much attention and comment. Are they a good or bad thing?