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As pensions "A-Day" approaches, a look at how the statutory regime is taking shape and the actions advisers should be taking between now and 1 April

Remember A Charity campaign offers a reminder of the benefits to clients and charities of testamentary bequests

Commentary on, and text of, the Voluntary Pre-Action Protocol agreed between the Society and the Forum of Scottish Claims Managers

How to stay legal under the Data Protection Act, as the Information Commissioner targets legal firms that remain unregistered

Insurance and risk management aspects of provisions that may be found in draft contracts for provision of legal services

Interview with Frank Jarvis of the Hamilton In-Court Advice Project, which is waiting to hear whether its initial two-year term will be extended

Member of the Society's Brussels office considers what the UK presidency of the EU has achieved, and the Commission's proposals for simplifying legislation

Latest criminal cases, including driving causing death; police interviews; prejudicial evidence; sentencing; and pending full bench appeals

The Land Court has provided guidance on the diversification provisions of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 2003, though many areas of doubt remain

As Glasgow bids to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, some recent developments surrounding event organisation

Marriage by cohabitation with habit and repute is finally to be consigned to the history books

Reports relating to Nicandro Matteo; Alexander Gilmour Malcolm

Some sites to help make the most of Hogmanay and New Year

Review of Companies, International Trade and Human Rights (Dine)

The questions raised by the introduction of Shari'a-compliant mortgages within the context of Scots law

Discussion with George Way of the Coulsfield working party on civil justice, on topics canvassed by the group, plus other solicitors' views on how to improve the system

President's message: October provided a number of new insights for the President - and for the profession as well

Opinion by the Convenor of the Scottish Legal Action Group that at its 30th birthday the Group's reforming agenda remains as pressing as ever

Main findings of the Law Society of Scotland/Equal Opportunities Commission survey of women in the legal profession in Scotland

Introducingthe Law Society of Scotland's three year Equality and Diversity Strategy: a means of providing guidance to the profession as well as a blueprint for the Society

How judicial procedures are being streamlined to permit the more effective arrest and prosecution of suspects across national frontiers within the EU

Author's concerns over the composition of the new mental health tribunals and over a procedural requirement to produce any psychiatric reports obtained

The growth of lawyers using lobbying skills in the legislative process and some of the mechanics of lobbying

The wide-ranging powers of the proposed Commission to regulate officers of court indicate the Scottish Executive's preferred approach to regulation