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President's message: the next 12 months will see a renewed focus on core values - but the profession must remain committed to service

There are investment opportunities for businesses in the EU accession states which Scottish lawyers and legal firms should not overlook

As the Executive undertakes a fundamental review of the children's hearing system, some of those with inside knowledge of the system comment on whether it works well

A solicitor with the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission examines the "ice cream wars" appeal by Campbell and Steele, and the issues arising from this and similar cases in England

The WS Society and ICAS are planning a sharing of ideas on the future for professional services firms

An explanation of the amendments to the various sheriff court rules recently brought into force

Some tips for managing when a partner, or a whole team, walks out on the firm

Forward-thinking lawyers can turn email security to advantage with a simple web hosting package and log-in database

The part that independent file reviews can play in managing the risk of claims and client dissatisfaction

Second of four articles on preparing for retirement: there is no point in keeping the plan secret

Interview with Jane Ryder, Director of the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator

Liz Campbell and Neil Stevenson, Director and Deputy Director of the Society's Education and Training Department, talk about the constantly changing environment in which they work

Latest criminal cases, including defective representation; justice being seen to be done; compensation orders

The future shape of licensing law becomes a little clearer with the launch of the Executive's white paper

Scottish Community Foundation scheme permits small charities and individual donors to share costs while each keeping control of their favoured purposes

Everyone involved in help, paid or voluntary, with children's sporting activities will need clearance under the new child protection law

Reports relating to Michael McNiven; Messrs Stirling & Mair; William Morton McCulloch

Review of The Lockerbie Trial: A Documentary History

The Coal Authority's Mining Reports Service provides information on past, present and future underground and surface coal mining activity for any individual property or site in Britain

Sixth and last part of description of the law of real burdens post-feudal abolition

President's message: as he leaves office, he pays tribute to the Socity's staff and his fellow office-bearers

Is it unthinkable that a nationalised legal service be introduced to help the legal system deliver to the bulk of the population?

A personal view of the findings of the McInnes Report's proposals to improve the speed and consistency of the summary justice system

Survey of recent attempts to resolve the pensions crisis, through various consultations, regulations and now the Pensions Bill