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A briefing by the Accountant in Bankruptcy on the latest provisions of the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc Act to be brought into force

Reports relating to Duncan Hugh Drummond; David Richard Blair Lyons; Shahid Sattar Pervez; David McLean Watt

Reviews of The Rule of Law (ed Neate); Adults with Incapacity Legislation (Ward); Medical Law Essentials (Earle)

Two Scottish firms (one big, one not so big) who are making the most of modern technology online

President's message: Landmark year for Society must also see the right choices made for the profession to remain fit to serve the public

Politicians of all parties value the Society's input to the legislation and inquiries of the Scottish Parliament, as well as its regulatory work

A canter through the history of the Law Society of Scotland, from its genesis between the World Wars to the current regulatory reforms

Conference sponsors The Royal Bank of Scotland highlight the lending initiatives now available to smaller businesses including legal firms

Five prominent legal figures offer a perspective on different aspects of the solicitors' profession as they see it today

Like their counterparts today, personal injury lawyers in 1949 were living in a time of change. What will another 60 years bring?

Knowing your customer (or client) has become essential to modern legal practice, but many firms remain unsure of what exactly is required

Scotland's law schools must balance quality of teaching and research with the need to prepare students for legal practice in a changing world

The increasing prominence of risk in property transactions should lead solicitors to consider title insurance at an early stage

Keeper reflects on the co-operation that has developed between Registers of Scotland and the Society since land registration was in planning

Law in Scotland Conference now also features the Attorney General, advice sessions with accredited specialists,and two unique exhibitions

The rise of employment law within the last 60 years, and an attempt to predict some future trends

The Ofcom review wants to see diversity in public sector broadcasting, but questions remain as to how it should be funded

Respective prospects in England, Ireland and Scotland on seeking to vary a payment order made on divorce

Registers of Scotland report good news on customer attitudes, and give advance notice of pending fee changes

Second article on the 2008 Cost of Time Survey advises that when reviewing overheads, businesses should also plan ahead for the upturn

A special meeting of the Law Society of Scotland's Council has agreed a 10 point plan for reform at the Society

The Society's response to the Government consultation on legal profession reform supports the principles while seeking greater clarity

First applications approved under new accredited specialism

Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including criminal justice, forced marriages, flexible retirement, immigration appeals