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Sites looking at the more lighthearted side of the law

Review of Commercial Agreements in Scotland (Cabrelli)

Experience of working with the in-house legal team at Scottish Borders Council, which recently retained its Investors in People Status

Overview of the draft regulations for the seller's survey regime, the impact assessment published in support, and the results of the Society's online survey

Introducing the Disabled Persons Housing Service, an initiative underway locally and nationally to maximise the choice of housing for disabled people

A reminder about key changes in fees and certificates that took effect on 22 January, and other matters

An Italian lawyer with an interest in training in different jurisdictions reports on current developments in the Italian legal system

President's message: the forthcoming Annual Conference and AGM of the Society both provide opportunities to keep abreast of the many changes facing the profession

Opinion from the Disability Rights Commission that the lack of cases being brought in Scotland under the Disability Discrimination Act is cause for concern

Interview with Lord Advocate Elish Angiolini QC, covering changes within the prosecution service and the constitutional position of the Lord Advocate

Sheriff principal's view that structural and not just procedural reform is needed in order to achieve the proper disposal of court business, particularly civil

Feedback from users on a review of practice in the Court of Session Commercial Court, and the next steps

The considerations facing the solicitor planning a career and wondering whether to aim for recognition as a specialist

The advances in DNA analysis and the risks arising from the ability to work with minute quantities of DNA

Problems caused by excessive drinking often come home to roost early in the year, but LawCare's advice is available whether you are worried for yourself or someone else

Latest criminal cases, including time on remand; good character in sentencing; mixed statements; admissibility; self incrimination; jury directions

A recent Scottish case has had to consider the questions of trust assets as part of matrimonial property, and enforcement of an award against foreign assets

Reports relating to Fiona Mary MacLeod; James Joseph McDonagh; Alan Monro Simpson

Sites covering statute law and parliamentary bills

Review of Common Good Law (Ferguson)

The Court of Session has so far backed the Scottish Information Commissioner in every appeal taken from him to the court under the Freedom of Information Act

Commercial practice in the context of leases has changed radically in recent times, but case law has failed to keep up

Some priorities for those who prefer to leave the office computer to someone else, but who think they might need to upgrade

Author, who has joined Marsh after 14 years in private practice as a solicitor, gives his initial take on risk management and its ever increasing importance