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Interview with Lord Gill to find out what is shaping the thoughts of the Civil Courts Review, as it reaches the consultation paper stage

A key ruling of the House of Lords has clarified the rights of those who claim to be victims of an ultra vires act of the Scottish Ministers

First of two articles on the 2007 Cost of Time Survey highlights the impact on a firm's cost base of developing an efficient structure of fee earners

Most solicitors will never be involved with the Judicial Factor or the Society's Interventions Department, but there are benefits from knowing how they operate

The committee is watching the progress of the summary justice reforms carefully to see how well they bed in

Some advice on queries being raised with the Society relating to the new money laundering regulations

Some ideas on what needs to be put in place in order to develop high performing teams in law firms

Interview with Stephen Moore, the solicitor who has developed the CaseCheck service for researching the law and demonstrating the user's own skills

Authors warn of the constant need for vigilance against data theft in a world where the possible means are multiplying

Case studies and risk management points based on the experience of claims under the Master Policy in the areas of trust and executry work

Latest criminal cases, including bail; contempt of court; sentence discounts; backdating; delay; concert

Despite the lack of major legislation in progress, don't assume that 2008 will be a quiet year for employment law developments

The main points of the new adoption law, expected to come into force by the end of this year

An ongoing campaign against licensees who illegally substitute branded spirits has achieved significant progress against the practice

Report relating to Paul Gerard Kirk

Review of the Office of Public Sector Information website

Review of Wheatley's Road Traffic Law in Scotland

Recent legislation and case law developments affecting public sector procurement practice

Legislative changes place new responsibilities on private landlords to carry out repairs and keep properties fit for human habitation

President's message: important changes will take place in 2008, but the Society is already planning for 2010 and beyond in order to keep pace with what it foresees by then

The Scottish Young Lawyers Association calls on all young lawyers to contribute from their experience to the consultation on alternative business structures

Interview with Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill on his view that the profession should produce the blueprint for the future of legal services, and other issues

Settlement negotiations in personal injury cases, and the Pre-Action Protocol, are being undermined by insurers relying on a software program designed to reduce their costs

An update from Registers of Scotland on the pending rollout of Automated Registration of Title to Land