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Latest criminal cases, including road traffic; mobbing and rioting; Moorov rule; non-harassment order; fresh evidence; offensive weapons; statements

Interview with founding partner of a firm that has developed information technology to allow it to develop work in high volume, regardless of location

New Finance Act provisions require all profits to be computed on an "earnings" basis

Summary of the European Court decision in Seymour-Smith and Perez, which clarified the concept of indirect discrimination without stating whether the UK's two-year qualifying period for unfair dismiss

Lessons that can be learned from two English cases involving issues of enforceability of securities

The principles developed by the steering group on the Scottish Parliament for the legislative process and the accountability of the Executive

First part of article on review of mental health law, against forthcoming review by Millan Committee

A member of the Scottish Law Commission describes the approach adopted in its recommendations for abolition of the feudal system

A local authority head of legal services talks about recent changes in local government and the likely impact of the Scottish Parliament

The Society's Client Relations Office is launching an initiative to encourage a more positive handling of complaints, which it believes will result in fewer cases coming before it

Advice on the correct procedures to adopt to ensure a client is informed at the outset and kept up to date as work progresses, with a specimen letter of engagement

Aspects of the Registers Direct facility which may involve risks for solicitors, and some ways in which these risks might be minimised

Guidance of June 1998 has been revised following representations from members to the Professional Practice Committee

New article of the Code of Conduct relating to precognitions, and the accompanying guidance note

Reports relating to James Robert McNeil; George Law and Nanette Isobel Graham Marr

Vice President-elect explains the success of self-regulation in the Guarantee Fund sphere and the benefits for solicitors and clients

First of two articles looking at recent developments in employment law: case law

The implication of citizenship education and its relationship with electoral reform

The impact the euro will have on business, the investor and the mortgage payer

Interview with a solicitor who has chosen to practise from his home in Inverness

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

Some practical suggestions for solicitors who need to take a fresh look at the way they promote themselves, as indicated by a client survey

Viewpoint that the Society's dual role reflects a community of interest between the profession and public in setting and maintaining high standards

The changes already affecting conveyancing lawyers and those that may happen when the Scottish Parliament is established