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Outsourcing still has scope for growth despite the economic slowdown, but some trends within the market are not yet settled

Unexplored issues remain regaring the extent of the Keeper's powers, duties and liabilities where a title appears to be defective

As mortgage lenders rapidly retreat from the buy-to-let market, pressured borrowers must not overlook the fine print

How to make the most of the spousal exemption for inheritance tax, in conjunction with the new provisions allowing transfer of the nil rate band

President's message: the Society continues to press the Scottish Government with the profession's concerns, particularly over home reports and the economic situation

Reply to the September Opinion column, arguing that the August special general meeting clearly supported the legal aid review group's work

Contributions on the future for the property market and financial services in Scotland, the cause of the credit crunch, and the legal market in the USA

As the Complaints Commission begins work, solicitors appear to be revising their procedures to reduce the risk of a formal complaint, as a downward trend indicates

The government proposals on the children's hearing system are likely to effect improvements, but further measures should be included

Outline of the rules relating to foreign companies seeking to operate in Dubai, where international law firms are increasingly looking to do business

The Registers page: problems with discharges where there has been a subdivision of land

Interview with Douglas Mill, outgoing chief executive of the Society, on the rapid changes over his time in office, and why he is optimistic for the future

Introducing the relaunched Journal Online website, with added features and more interactive than its predecessor

Firm policy proposals for the future of legal education and training are about to be unveiled, following the Society's two year long review

The current financial climate is no ordinary recession, and in order to survive, a law firm needs to be clear about its business model and its means of achieving it

The first FOI case to reach the House of Lords has done little to clarify the relationship between the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts

Author considers whether the recommendations in a report on data sharing are likely to improve public trust and confidence in the practice

Risk and risk management issues associated with new colleagues, especially partners appointed through lateral hires

Latest criminal cases, including reasonable belief; partnerships; judicial interventions; child witnesses; public indecency

Now six months old, the new bankruptcy regime has raised questions of practice which still await an answer

Reports relating to Alastair Keith Christie; James McRae; Steven Brown

Reports relating to Alastair Keith Christie; James McRae; Steven Brown

Significant changes to the law covering planning agreements will be effected when the 2006 Planning Act comes into force

The first case, a Scottish one, under the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 shows a get-tough attitude on the part of the licensing authority