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Money laundering problems frequently raised with the Society, and software systems available to help with money laundering checks

In his second article on fraud and fraud prevention, the author offers some dos and don'ts as the first steps when suspicions of fraud begin to emerge

An introduction to podcasting and what it could do for the legal profession

A review of how practices might have improved their risk management in 2006

Latest criminal cases, including Crown appeals; deforcement of messengers; jury seclusion; insanity; corroboration; alternative charges; fairness

Beleaguered landlords have some cause to cheer at least in relation to grazing leases, following recent court decisions

The decision in L'Oreal SA v Bellure NV strengthens the hand of brand owners against attempts to market copycat products

The government's decision to opt out of Rome III has spared family lawyers a few headaches

Those who negligently cause sporting injuries could find themselves paying out to more than just their opponent

Some guidance for advisers of trustee shareholders on the status of shares allocated in the Standard Life demutualisation this year

Reports relating to Alexander Muir; Deryck de Maine Beaumont; Norman James Cowie

Reviews of the Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal website and others relevant to solicitors facing investigatory action

Reviews of Family Law Reform (Thomson); The Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 (Norrie); Family Law Essentials (Norrie)

The complexity of regulation in the modern world means that in-house lawyers are increasingly assuming a broader role as risk managers

Revisions to part 1 of the CML Handbook make important changes to bring the instructions up to date and prepare for automated registration of title

Key changes to land and charge certificates, registration fees and application forms to take effect from 22 January 2007

Make sure you know how to get the most from the services now developed following discussions between the Society and HMRC

President's message: the Society's work to achieve better law is constant both in this country and, through its Brussels office, within the EU institutions

Opinion column advocating that care involving the wider family is always considered before a child is separated from its parents

Report on expansion of Public Defence Solicitors Office, based on interview with Director Matthew Auchincloss and solicitors' reactions at the legal aid conference

The Society's view of the amendments to date of the Legal Profession etc Bill, and of the latest developments south of the border

Sentencing guidelines are back on the agenda following the final report of the Sentencing Commission, but the author has doubts as to what they can achieve

Update on the prospects for claiming damages for breach of competition law, including why the UK is a favourable jurisdiction despite the reversal of the Crehan ruling

Interview with Leslie Cumming, on his retiral as Chief Accountant at the Law Society of Scotland, reflecting on his 22 years at the Society