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Another wide ranging Licensing Bill will make it harder for those affected by the law to keep properly up to date; and it is questionable whether the new regime for air weapons will achieve its purpose (fuller article)
Reviews of Confiscation and Civil Recovery (Carmichael); Law of the European Convention on Human Rights (Harris, O'Boyle and Warbrick)
This month's profile goes cutting edge by turning the spotlight on Paul Motion, convener of the Technology Subcommittee
The gender equality now found in the Scottish Government is matched in the solicitors' profession, as shown in the latest membership statistics and the prospect of an all female team to lead the Society
Registers page: roundup of where to look for help with the 2012 Act; obtaining the new reports; Land Register completion consultation
Collected news of new appointments and practice changes
As same sex marriage in Scotland becomes a reality, this article highlights some of the new provisions that practitioners should bear in mind when consulted on the effect of the Act
Revenue Scotland page: Revenue Scotland is actively engaging with all those who will be involved with returns for the new devolved taxes, including through special roadshows in the near future
The Journal's 2014 employment survey: optimism for the economic outlook may have peaked, but on average, pay and conditions have picked up somewhat this past year
Discussion of the Scottish Law Commission recommendations on how to protect adults with incapacity from unlawful deprivations of liberty, attempting to avoid the difficulties that have arisen in England
The main proposals by Lord Smith of Kelvin's Commission for further devolved powers, and how they may be taken forward
The Society's discussion paper on legal aid contains some controversial ideas, provoking some vigorous protests from those potentially affected. We explore what it seeks to achieve
Latest criminal cases, including jury charges; choice of representation; sentencing; identification; court reform
A new provision excepting parodies from claims of copyright infringement needs some clarification as to its scope
Recent cases in Scotland and England are helpful in marking the scope of directors' duties, as the Government promotes further disqualification criteria
Is the Financial Conduct Authority living up to the promises made for it in relation to consumer credit?
Continued vigilance is required over the use of social media by young sportspeople in particular, to protect their own and their sport's public profile
Reports of cases relating to Scott Allan; Graeme Stark Herald; Colin Neil Macleod; Gerard Noble Nesbitt; Anthony Quinn
Do you believe you would make a better contribution to your organisation's decision-making if you were consulted earlier? Here are five tips to get your voice heard in the boardroom
Recent progress on the Land Registration Act; CML Handbook; national standard clauses
A note on revisions to standard documents in light of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012
This second (updated) extract from the article with advice on applications for registration under the 2012 Act, covers the new forms of searches and reports, and the general application conditions
Submissions from the profession to the Post-Corroboration Safeguards Review take opposing views on the desirability of retaining the not proven verdict
Guidance now applies whenever client or prospective client lacks full capacity