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Lawyers should stop and think about what is important in their work and consider what they are trying to achieve in their careers

Implications of the Employment Act 2002, especially extended rights for working parents to request flexible working arrangements

Discussion of the continuing confusion surrounding inhibition on the dependence following the Karl Construction case

Latest criminal cases, including the Moorov rule; impartiality; warrants; culpable and reckless conduct; road traffic; delays

Keeper’s update on matters including feudal abolition; ARTL; rejected applications for registration; e-forms; title sheets

Adviser with Streetwork tells of the challenges of working for the homeless and socially excluded

Scotland is at the forefront of efforts to make the internet a safer place for children

Reviews of legal websites for lay users

Part 1 of a survey of how information technology can help practices lessen their exposure to risk

Good practice in relation to accounting for proceeds of sale, and letters of obligation

Part 5 of a series encouraging lawyers to use plain language in dealings with clients

Review of Scottish Civic Government Licensing Law

Firms must get the basics right before attempting a more sophisticated approach

All fee earners are potential marketers for their firm – if they know where to look for opportunities

A survey of marketing initiatives in different firms indicates that some at least are taking the subject more seriously

Small and medium-sized firms can market effectively too – and the Marketing Advisory Service can help show you how

Two firms that have achieved Investor in People accreditation describe the benefits it has brought

Mediation can help reduce the costs of technology disputes, but Scottish courts, unlike the English, are not yet using incentives to direct litigants that way

Latest civil cases, including jurisdiction; arrestment; time to pay directions; sist; decrees by default; appeals; family actions

Some of the circumstances in which careful consideration needs to be given to the terms and conditions of professional indemnity insurance

Situations where the Professional Practice Committee will consider granting a waiver to the conflict of interest rules

Part 4 of a series encouraging lawyers to use plain language in dealings with clients

Reviews of Licensing (Scotland) Act; European Contracts Convention

Report relating to Julian Struthers Danskin