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"Hot-tubbing", or concurrent expert evidence, has been used for the first time in a Scottish civil court case. Is the experience likely to be repeated?

The extended version of this month's article on the new court rules covering pursuers' offers in personal injury actions, including advice on tactical considerations

Now that article 50 has been triggered, what is the effect in law? This contribution considers its further provisions, including the inbuilt uncertainties over timing

An OECD report has recommended that Scotland introduce US-style deferred prosecution agreements, but are they right for our jurisdiction?

As required by statute, Scottish ministers have carried out a review of the small landholdings legislation – a good piece of work, according to this review of the background and the options

The white paper ahead of the “Great Repeal Bill” offers to bring “certainty” and “clarity” to the law, but commentators point to major doubts beneath the surface. We offer an overview

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

The refusal of criminal injuries compensation to a rape victim for the extra costs of caring for a disabled child highlights a flaw in the scheme, which has other unfair features for special expenses

Review of Agricultural Tenancies (Gill)

Next up from the Society's senior leadership team is Liz Campbell, executive director of education, training and qualifications

Have you considered standing for Council? As your President can testify, it can lead on to many things

A reminder of the support available from Registers of Scotland around the application process, including work to prevent rejections, and help when they occur

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Specialist advice for refugees and asylum seekers is emerging as a serious issue, as a Home Office dispersal programme takes shape. We report on a round table discussion over the practical problems

Do you feel the need for change in your business but find it much harder to adopt the necessary mindset to see it through? Try these seven steps to make the process manageable

The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 is effecting substantial changes to Scots law and procedure. This article focuses on challenges that will arise in practice at the first stages after arrest

The latest briefing from the UK Law Societies' Brussels Office sets out the basis on which the EU is likely to approach the Brexit negotiations

Rules bringing in a system of pursuers’ offers in personal injury cases have come into force, but an apparently simple scheme contains hidden difficulties

Last month's announcement of a change in the discount rate for calculating future loss will have a significant effect on damages awards, but does it herald further change?

Has the legal profession failed working women? Though unsuccessful at the recent Women in Law Scotland debate, there are arguments to the contrary – but also action points for making a difference

A Scottish solicitor who took part as a delegate at the 2017 UN Commission on the Status of Women, explains the aims of the Commission and the impact of this year’s event

In association with Tilney: comment on the new rate to apply in calculating damages

Latest criminal cases, including time bar; delay; Moorov rule; corroboration; threatening or abusive behaviour

Criminal procedure briefing: with the new sheriff and jury procedure coming into force over the summer months, the Society has provided this note on the transitional steps