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Intellectual property briefing: a roundup covering Unified Patent Court Agreement latest, IP aspects of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, and GDPR as it relates to internet domain name registration

Corporate briefing: if protection is sought for documents because of their commercial sensitivity, proper reasons in support must be given, as a ruling relating to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry shows

Agriculture briefing: can a tenant be said to have abandoned agricultural activity on a farm where they carry on a separate business, allowing others to use the land? Yes, the Land Court has ruled

Sport briefing: the recent case of Samir Nasri illustrates the care that must be taken by sportspeople to avoid doping violations, and what may be needed to claim a therapeutic use exemption

Property briefing: the lead commissioner summarises the issues in the Scottish Law Commission's discussion paper on s 53 of the Title Conditions Act, and the proposals on which views are sought

Property briefing: the Scottish Law Commission has produced a discussion paper dealing with six issues relating to termination of commercial leases, described here by the lead commissioner

This month’s in-house interview is a little different – a senior investment industry manager shares his experience of working with in-house legal teams and what helps the relationship to work best

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, including road traffic offences; benefits sanctions; Brexit and security; internet regulation; Planning (Scotland) Bill

One of the first Lawscot Foundation recipients, who is studying at Abertay University, and her mentor share their experiences

The SLCC is no fan of the present legal complaints system – but how to redesign it? We report on two recent events held to discuss this

What is happening with the Master Policy renewal this year, what is changing and what actions firms should take as part of the process

In addition to the regular agenda, the Society’s annual general meeting found itself returning to the debate over alternative business structures

Rounding up another successful SPA annual conference including the 2018 Paralegal of the Year Award; the association’s new website; and further planned events this year, including a Dundee conference

How is your understanding of business financial information? The Journal went to see what could be learned from a Society CPD seminar on the subject

Advice column: I'm being bullied, but nothing changed after I complained

The now-passed Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill allows recovery of expenses where representation was pro bono. The author discusses the impact of this change

Two professional support lawyers describe how their roles have changed, and explain why a new Scottish Association of Litigation Support Solicitors has been set up to discuss matters of common interest

The author believes that the form of words with which those attending children's panel hearings are often advised of their right of appeal is misleading and can create difficulties for their solicitor

Surviving Acts of the pre-1707 Scots Parliament are dwindling in number, more so since the arrival of the modern Parliament – which has however respected the old language if retaining but amending APS

This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Ministers seek to reform adults with incapacity law to take account of human rights developments, but there are grounds for concern whether aspects of the proposals would be human rights-compliant

Review of Lord Hope's Diaries: Senior Counsel 1978-1986

Katie McKenna is the Society's head of High Street Member Engagement

My final President’s column must begin with some thanks, but I also want to repeat my confidence in the future of the profession, despite the many changes and challenges to be faced