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Another Update conference dedicated to sole and high street practitioners took place this autumn. We select some of the highlights from a full day

Since he sold his practice, the author's career journey has taught him important lessons about the digital age and the health of the profession

Cloud computing services are well established in the legal market, but data security issues in the news mean that providers have to keep abreast of customer queries

Latest civil procedure cases, including written pleadings and proof; appeals; suspension of diligence; family actions; summary causes

Calculating holiday pay has become a minefield of potential claims. How can employers protect their position?

The emergence of bitcoins poses real challenges for family lawyers seeking full disclosure of the opposing party's assets

A recent report into dispute resolution options in family cases reflects the value of practitioner training in the available methods

Two bills now before Parliament reveal more detail of the pension flexibility reforms

Reports of cases relating to Keith Guy William Armstrong; Alan John Baillie; Stephen Gerard Fagan; Fife Council/Robert Vaughan; Christopher William Hales

The in-house streamed sessions at the Law in Scotland Conference covered issues ranging from the global to the role of mediation at in-house level

As you prepare for your first applications under the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012, check out the guidance here – an extract from a longer article – on the information that has to be provided

The full article from which this month's Property briefing is extracted, explaining the new forms of reports, and applications for registration, under the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012

Recent work of the Law Reform Department, including devolution; serious crime prevention; recall of MPs; charities; assisted suicide

A survey of people who undertook an alternative route to qualification has provided new insight into their motivations and their career path

The Word of Gold: In search of the right strategy? Embrace your inner risk taker

Against an increasing risk of falling victim to fraud, which some still underestimate, this article considers the profession’s exposure, and steps to reduce the risk

Advice column: my boss only seems to reward her favourites, and I'm not one of them

Michelle Hynes, the subject of our latest “legal pioneer” profile, has a remarkable story to tell, demonstrating the kind of spirit that sees problems as opportunities

The Professional Practice column explains the effect of counsel’s opinion on the extent of a solicitor’s duty of disclosure when it comes to marketing a property

A review of the Court of Appeal decision holding a “Do not resuscitate” notice in conflict with ECHR article 8, and its impact on policy in Scotland.

Key questions for a psychologist giving expert evidence on post-adoption direct contact

Judges' awards for the loss of a close relative have increased markedly over the past year or two, with certain factors emerging as of weight

A review of the most significant effects of the Intellectual Property Act 2014, which modernises the law regarding designs and patents

What constitutes an “application” for a s 29 cohabitant claim? The author reports on a case that fell short