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Registers of Scotland page: effects of the rejection charge; masterclasses on development land

The various Acts recently passed by the Scottish Parliament to strengthen protection against abusive domestic relationships, do not display a consistent approach to the scope of protection

Keen to encourage legal representation of prisoners at its hearings, the Parole Board for Scotland offers some guidance for solicitors who may not be familiar with how it operates

Winning entry in the 2011 student essay competition organised by the Society in conjunction with the Scottish Parliament, on which Scottish Law Commission report should be taken forward for implementation

Concerns that the European Court of Human Rights had ruled against the ethos of the Child Abduction Convention have been eased following a new decision of the UK Supreme Court

As the economy continues to languish, the Journal's latest Who's Who feature highlights those who specialise in advising businesses in financial difficulties

Criminal Law Committee warns defence agents against having case documents containing sensitive material photocopied at premises outwith the agent's control

Research for the Society indicates a continuing level of bullying within the profession, with both a human and a financial cost. The Society has responded with guidance on tackling the problem

2010-11 was a year in which the committee's planned events proved highly popular

Despite recent turbulence, the Middle East remains a region of opportunity for legal firms, as a recent seminar organised by the Society for Scotland's larger practices confirmed

From 30 April 2012, auditors employed by Scottish Court Service will be barred from undertaking private work

Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, featuring the anti-sectarianism bill; UK Supreme Court; EU contract and accused's rights; competition; consumer redress; trusts; and more

Latest EU developments on criminal justice (victims); Single Market in IP rights

Internet pornography use by employees is a growing problem, and effectively a form of addiction which cannot be combated simply by workplace prohibitions

Advice column: I want to cut back on spending, but a partner insists that we all fork out on things he decides to do

A new code of practice from the Information Commissioner should be studied by all organisations that hold and may need to share personal information, internally or with other bodies

Some of the key issues to emerge from the Legal Risks Conference, a new Update event providing a comprehensive programme addressing risk issues

Latest civil cases, including interim interdict; amendment; damages for catastrophic injury and for children; family actions (including expenses); liquidation

New regulations see a 14-day "charge for removing" made mandatory in Scottish evictions, along with other procedures

Beware of subtle attempts to undermine the Scottish Parliament's decision not to set a higher minimum age for off-sale purchases

A case from Australia suggests that lenders can bring some influence to bear on a company director without becoming liable as shadow directors

An English Court of Appeal case is forcing a rethink of permissions and procedures in relation to authorisation of demolition

A new initiative encourages businesses to self-report bribery and corruption that they have discovered within their organisation

Reports of cases relating to Donald Macaulay Johnson; Grant O'Connor