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This article looks at the evolution of the current scheme for automatic early release of prisoners, and questions the evidential basis for the Scottish Government bill that would restrict it

Only 17 years old, Scotland's judicial training body has evolved into a sophisticated institute, one that today faces new challenges. The Journal met its new director, Sheriff Alistair Duff

In association with Titlesolv: there is more to choosing title insurance than premium and policy coverage

All UK trusts, and their advisers, need to know about the imminent US tax law known as FATCA, the reach of which is such that it has been made part of UK law

Latest civil cases, including family actions; withdrawal of writ; reponing; counterclaims; personal injuries actions; expenses; party litigants

Retail store layouts are capable of acquiring trade mark protection, the CJEU has ruled

The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 adds to the duties on procuring authorities, but should improve opportunities, and transparency of procedures, for intending bidders

The protracted Roxburgh rent review case has been followed by temporary proposals to simplify the whole procedure, pending the AHRLG report

Significant changes to the World Anti-Doping Code come into force on 1 January 2015, attempting to make it firmer but also fairer

A seminar on the impact of Scottish independence on the sector was the occasion for the launch of the ILG Financial Services Network, the aims of which are set out here

With the new land registration regime now a matter of weeks away, these are some practical matters solicitors need to know in order to make the leap to the 2012 Act changes

How an employer-supported childcare voucher scheme works, and why you should act now if thinking of one

Recent work of the Law Reform Department, including tobacco standard packaging; Mental Health (Scotland) Bill; wildlife investigative powers; Pension Schemes Bill

In a new series featuring legal pioneers, the Journal meets Craig Connal, the first Scottish solicitor advocate to be appointed Queen's Counsel

How solicitors should respond to the UK Supreme Court's recent important ruling on when the five-year prescriptive period begins to run

Advice column: I'm fed up with my colleague's comments about my weight since I gave birth

You act in an executry where a beneficiary cannot be traced, or fails to cash their cheque. What do you do? The Professional Practice team advises

Recent developments in the EU: money laundering; lawyers' freedom of establishment

Update's recent Financial Crime Conference highlighted the deceptions now being used to attempt to access solicitors' client accounts – and advice on precautions

The Society is again looking for career mentors. One who took part this year thinks it's a great idea

To challenge may not be easy, but may be professionally required, says the Society's Equality Committee

The importance of careful wording of job advertisements to avoid advertising an intention to discriminate

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 contains important changes that advisers need to know in order to avoid hopeless applications

A guide to the complex planning and regulatory requirements surrounding marine fish farming in Scotland