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Fuller version of article in Vol 47, no 7, page 37 in which Scottish and Irish Law Society Presidents restate the core values of the profession and oppose “Tesco law”

Legal profession must act to allay misconceptions about the way it operates

Conveyancing Committee promotes retention of caveat emptor and resists suggestions that homeowners should keep logbooks of repair work

Criticism of the Judicial Appointments Board on the ground that it lacks any real authority [NB correction at Vol 47 no 10, page 10]

With the introduction of family courts, drugs courts and negotiating small claims, judges are being removed from their role of impartial umpire

In the rush to embrace modern teaching and training methods, the traditional merits of learning for written exams should not be hastily dismissed

A solicitor’s experiences on a climbing expedition to Alaska

Client Relations Committee convener tells of latest initiatives by the Society to deal with client complaints

Latest criminal cases, on sentencing; evidence; entrapment; inadequate representation; search warrants

A guide to the EU Regulation 00/1346 on insolvency proceedings

Some lawyers are now conduction negotiations to settle cases in different online forums, but government is not using these as it could

Reviews of websites dealing with intellectual property law

The impact of stress on efficiency, productivity and conduct of practitioners and implications for risk management

Situations considered by the Professional Practice Committee dealing with closing dates, cashback deals and settlement with lenders’ agents

EU roundup including consumer protection, and international accounting standards

Part 3 of a series encouraging lawyers to use plain language in dealings with clients

Reviews of The Governance of Scotland; Evidence: Cases and Materials

Experiences attending an IBA conference on transnational criminals

Profession must maintain and improve its skills base through ongoing training

The protocol and procedure of appearing at the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

Impressions of bringing a case to the House of Lords – the last one heard by Lord Mackay of Clashfern before his retirement

Dean of Faculty considers its role in the administration of justice today and reports on the World Bar Conference

The role of the parking adjudicator in resolving disputes over penalty charge notices

Keeper’s update including developments on ARTL and customer relations