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The status of the law of trespass in Scotland since the introduction of access rights to land, arguing that the offence remains if rights are not exercised responsibly

Society's survey reveals unauthorised alterations as second only to loan instructions as source of grief in property deals

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President's message: the major issues currently being discussed with government require both sides to keep the wider policy issues and objectives in mind

Opinion that the next Scottish Parliament should embrace ambition for civil justice by pursuing reforms such as those suggested in the article

A critical view of party politicians' lack of awareness of the effect of legal aid cutbacks on access to justice, expressing newer lawyers' fears for the future

A critical view of party politicians' lack of awareness of the effect of legal aid cutbacks, plus a survey of the party manifesto pledges on justice

Second article based on the 2006 Cost of Time Survey looks at comparative figures for salaries and overheads, and assessing profitability of departments within a firm

Child abduction cases continue to occupy the courts as parents fail to appreciate the existence and effect of the Hague Convention

Child abduction cases continue to occupy the courts as parents fail to appreciate the existence and effect of the Hague Convention

Scotland's numerous local faculties of solicitors report uncertainties over their future, but maintain that they still have a lot to offer the profession

Recent extradition cases against UK business figures have thrown up an important question on the scope of the common law crime of conspiracy to defraud

Interview with Colin Tyre QC, the Scot who is current President of the CCBE, the Council of the Bars and Law Societies of Europe

Report of the highlights of the 2007 AGM of the Society, including the President's address, practice rules, financial reports and members' motions on legal aid

First of two articles from the Society and the Ombudsman on some of the key issues which firms should consider to ensure they deal with client concerns positively

The discussions that led up to the recent changes to the civil legal aid table of fees, and the difficulties the Society encountered in trying to make its views count

Second article on aspects of VAT relevant to solicitors highlights some instances where a client may gain if the solicitor chooses the right approach to billing

The potential size of claims in commercial property-related work is such that particular care needs to be taken in all aspects of handling the work

Latest criminal cases, including jury deliberations; mixed statements; CCTV evidence; sentencing powers; sentencing for driving causing death

Questions have to be asked whether the pilot under-18 test purchasing scheme in Fife is being implemented fairly and with a sense of proportion

The treatment of business rates by the Insolvency Rules, as judicially construed, is a hurdle to achieving the recovery purposes of administration

The latest Planning Advice Note encapsulates the more constructive vision of community engagement enshrined in the 2006 Planning Act

HMRC has successfully used its current powers to uncover a wealth of information about offshore bank accounts

Legal websites related to various religious persuasions