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The Society's Vice President sets out the background against which the proposals for new business structures have been drawn up, and why it is time to push for change

Yes-no debate on the question "Can we preserve professional independence in a legal business not owned by solicitors?"

The review of fatal accident inquiries to be undertaken by Lord Cullen is an opportunity to address various concerns recently expressed in relation to the conduct of inquiries

Update from Registers of Scotland on the final testing of the automated transfer of title system, and a consultation on information fees and services

Second of three articles examines factors affecting the reliability of witnesses' testimony

Interview with Dorothy Lowe, President of the Society of Messengers at Arms and Sheriff Officers, on their aims now that their members are to keep their current status

Author argues that where public duties are involved, there should be no place for invoking rights of conscience at the expense of those in civil partnerships

The arguments for and against a compulsory register of wills, an idea which continues to be discussed in official circles

The Law Society of Scotland and the Society of Solicitor Advocates are consulting on proposals to recommend solicitor advocates for legal aid remuneration as "senior"

Leader of the Continuing Competence, Professional Development project explains the themes behind the pending reforms to CPD

Another contribution on the theme of the survival of small firms recounts how one practice in Kirkwall has a brighter future through investing in its people

The terms of a new voluntary pre-action protocol, covering industrial disease claims intimated on or after 1 June 2008

Introduction to the challenging world of the mobile phone forensic analyst, from one who provides digital media analysis to defence lawyers

Review of recent commentaries on risk management in Australia, Canada and England finds strong similarities with the live and emerging risk issues in Scotland

Latest criminal cases, including breach of the peace; proof in mitigation; defective representation; devolution issues; fair trial; extension of time limits

Difficulties with the new regulations and forms are causing as much variation in licensing board practice as ever - and the fees are hurting the small operator

The new planning appeals system currently in draft regulation form will increase the importance of applicants seeking early advice

Discussion of the Cheyne Finance decision in England on when a company is to be treated as unable to pay its debts, which may have served only to muddy the waters

Reports of cases relating to William Michael Lewis; Alistair George Kay; Alexander Ritchie Robertson; Richard Allan Sandeman; Malcolm Cameron

More websites from the relaunched Faculty of Advocates stables

Reviews of Employment Law: An Introduction (Craig and Walker); The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith (MacGowan)

Why we should all support World Intellectual Property Day and promote respect for intellectual property

A fly-on-the-wall account of legalling reality TV

Author believes that home reports as currently proposed will not benefit purchasers or sellers, and reports on his reservations and his recent contacts with government