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Opinion that family lawyers should continue the public sharing of ideas in order to achieve the most effective methods of dispute resolution

Defence lawyers claim that Scottish Legal Aid Board proposals to reform summary criminal payments will be the final straw that drives them out of business

The first of four articles on the summary criminal justice reforms sets out the aims of the legislation and the main procedural reforms

Summary of the Law Society of Scotland's consultation paper on alternative business structures, now open to comment from all solicitors and other interested parties

Accounts of, or from, Scottish solicitors who have tried legal work in southern hemisphere countries

A view as to proper practice where executors seek to deny the child of a deceased, left out of the will, information they need in order to decide whether to claim legal rights

Several member states are trying out new forms of dispute resolution, as the EU itself proposes a directive to improve the operation of cross-border trade

An accountant's view that solicitors can benefit from his profession's experience as they address the challenges they now face in planning for the future

"Paperless" office operation has its benefits, but risks can arise and risk management measures should be adopted to control them

Report on another popular, and innovative, "Nothing but the Net" conference, this year held at Murrayfield stadium

Latest civil cases, including sist pending other litigation; recovery of documents; late amendment; delay; family actions; diligence; sequestration

An update on the latest proposals to reform the Child Support Agency

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has provided further guidance on what is required information when conducting consultation over redundancies

Much of the Companies Act 2006 has now come into force, but it appears that existing companies have to take action if they wish to benefit from its streamlined procedures

Reports relating to Alexander Gilmour Malcolm; Messrs Robertson & Ross; Messrs Carruthers & Co; David George Robertson

Review of the site of the new Equality and Human Rights Commission, which combines those of its statutory predecessors

Review of Mental Health, Incapacity and the Law in Scotland (Patrick)

The technical side of the in-house lawyer's role in the asset management industry

Introducing the Property Standardisation Group's latest form of standard document, an offer to sell commercial property

An overview of the mediation process and the opportunities for solicitors and clients

The new President’s first message brings an update on the important projects currently in hand to take the profession forward

Extending the Crown’s rights of retrial on the basis of the outcome of the “World’s End” case could be the thin end of a very large wedge

A report on experience to date with the Glasgow reparation pilot court, and whether the model might be capable of wider use

Report on the Law Society of Scotland's conference on delivering Scottish legal services, addressed by the Justice Secretary among others