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Some golden rules to ensure that a negotiated financial settlement is translated into an effective and problem-free separation agreement

Trusts are very useful to the commercial and the private client lawyer, but the relevant law in Scotland is in need of reform

A landmark practice ruling for family lawyers highlights the scope of the money laundering reporting obligations

The potential of digital dictation and the growing capabilities of this technology

The elements of effective supervision systems within a practice and the questions solicitors should ask themselves when reviewing their supervision

Report on the annual Nothing.but.the.net conference

Latest civil cases, including jurisdiction; impartiality; joint and several liability; sist; remit to the Court of Session; power of arrest; expenses; legal aid

The first overhaul of Scottish mental health legislation for 40 years

How much detail affidavits should contain concerning parties’ assets

Reports relating to Neil Forsythe McPherson

Author revisits some of the issues surrounding jury trials, and describes a recent case where a jury made a very modest award

Reviews of websites covering charity law

Reviews of Preventing Financial Instrument Fraud; Personal Injury Damages in Scotland

The proper practice for registering savings notices and agreements prior to feudal abolition

A pilot project for single surveys is on course for next year

Issues of accuracy taken up with the Keeper by the Conveyancing Committee and the Keeper’s response

If they are serious about legal reform, politicians need to stop pandering to the tabloid press over criminal justice

One of the authors of the Draft Criminal Code for Scotland explains the thinking behind it and the issues they had to address

A comment on the draft from a human rights perspective

Profiles of solicitors who have switched to a business career

How employment practice liability insurance can protect a business against the increasing threat of litigation by employees who believe their rights have been violated

The effect of the EC Insolvency Regulation on bringing insolvency proceedings in Scotland

Report on the new Executive guidelines for the protection of child witnesses and the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Bill

Guidance on the measures necessary to protect a lender where a borrower’s close relative acts as cautioner of business debts