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The proposed planning gain supplement as revealed in the government's consultation, and what the Scottish Executive should do in response

A mediator attempts to dispel some popular misconceptions surrounding the process

Three law students reflect on their experience at a recent foreign summer school and its relevance to legal practice

Review of the Scottish Legal Aid Board's online pilot for advice and assistance cases, a system practitioners are recommended to try

Significant Scottish cases where IT has already made conduct of the proceedings much easier - setting the scene for a forthcoming court practitioners' IT forum

The role of the knowledge management partner, and why and how to form a KM strategy

A bird flu pandemic would hit the legal sector as hard as any - but firms can take some steps now to be prepared

Overview of the past year's risk management articles, with a quiz on some of the points covered

Chairman of the Scottish Legal Aid Board responds to recent comments from the Society and others about the Board's policies and practices

Latest civil cases, including parties' designations; decree by default; an advocate's responsibilities; interdict; jurisdiction in family actions; witnesses' reports

The scenes that surrounded the passing of the Licensing (Scotland) Bill do not augur well for its sensible implementation

Interesting issues could arise if the UK Government and Scottish Executive end up at odds over the future for nuclear power

Another major reform launches at Holyrood in the shape of the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scoland) Bill

Will the EU Commission's deregulation action plan help or hinder business in Europe?

Reports relating to Michael Charles Gray; Richard Douglas McKenzie Shepherd

Reviews of sites providing information on mediation

Review of The Principles of International Tax Planning (IFS)

In just over a year's time automated registration of title to land will be a reality, and solicitors should start preparing now or be left at a disadvantage

The technology needed to support automated registration of title is straightforward provided intending users have an up to date computer operating system

Gaps in the expert working group's proposals could make them unworkable and bad for business

President's message: The past month's events offer reasons for optimism, but the Society recognises and shares the real concerns over the future of legal aid

Small and medium-sized firms can derive practical advantages from flexible working practices just as much as larger firms can

Scottish Executive Justice Department update in advance of the Vulnerable Witnesses Act coming into force as respects adult witnesses

The rapid growth in regulation of the letting industry means that landlords must tread increasingly carefully if they are to make a return on their investment