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With just a few weeks remaining until the first Scotland-only tax for more than three centuries comes into effect, preparations are going well for the big day

Commercial property lawyer Caroline Drummond, new commissioner at the Scottish Law Commission, tells the Journal about the challenges that await her and the reasons she wanted the role

The authors explore the approach of the Scottish Government’s consultation, based on the Taylor report, in seeking to increase funding options for litigating clients

Courts in England & Wales recognise the benefits of witness familiarisation – as opposed to coaching – in advance of a trial. Should the practice be recognised in Scotland?

How do you cross-examine a witness who knows far more than you about the subject in question? This article suggests some possible lines of attack

Financial planners highlight features of the pension reforms that increase the need for solicitors to ensure they are properly advised over their own pension arrangements, as well as their clients'

What difference has external investment made so far to English law firms, and does it affect the Scottish market?

Latest civil procedure cases, including solicitor's authority; jurisdiction; options hearings; personal injury actions; expenses; family actions; summary applications; sequestration

Corporate briefing: many companies will have to take action to ensure compliance with the transparency and reporting provisions of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill

IP briefing: a note on two important copyright rulings from the Court of Justice of the European Union

Agriculture briefing: the main headlines from the final report of the Agricultural Holdings Legislation Review Group

The in-house interview checks in with the legal director at Edinburgh Airport, who describes his transition from corporate lawyer in private practice

Property briefing: Sheriff Principal Bowen's Report makes recommendations regarding the Guarantee Fund, and solicitors’ duties when acting for new-build purchasers; Keeper accepts Aronson decision

Recent work of the Law Reform Department, including Human Trafficking Bill; Mental Health Bill; land reform; LBTT reliefs

The "go-to" man who defined the role of Society chief accountant

Recent developments in the EU: unfair contract terms; victim protection orders

Our latest “legal pioneers” are three Scottish lawyers, moving on from their experience with Glasgow 2014 to leading roles with the team charged with delivering the inaugural European Games in Baku

An overview of some of the misconceptions about the operation of the Master Policy, addressed in the Master Policy Guide

Career advice: going back on a date with a colleague is causing me unpleasantness

An update from the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission on its continuing focus on mediation

The Word of Gold: there can only be one answer to the question whether to endorse non-lawyer ownership of law firms

Legally IT: urging lawyers to be more receptive to the potential of new ideas, our columnist charts the growth of social media in the face of initial scepticism

A Society survey of first-year LLB students offers a fascinating glimpse into the future makeup of the profession

Three judicial assistants at the UK Supreme Court, who received grants from the Clark Foundation for Legal Education to visit the US Supreme Court, have written a comparative study based on their experience