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Concern about the relatively short consultation period for the inquiry into the regulation of the legal profession

The lessons to be learned for court practitioners from research conducted in New Zealand into jury dynamics

An overview of the right to education in Scots law and how the rights and duties within the state system might be expected to change

The first part of a review of the role of the sheriff in firearms appeals

The pros and cons of discarding traditional names, with the views of two solicitors who have rebranded in that way

An overview of the legal position with regard to direct marketing techniques using email

Latest civil cases, including options hearings; jurisdiction; failure to cross examine; productions; family actions; arrestment; expenses

Problems which have arisen in relation to constitution and dissolution of partnerships, and ways they could have been avoided

EU update on social policy and employment; also intellectual property; justice and home affairs; competition; company law

Reviews of A History of Private Law in Scotland; Child and Family Law Cases and Materials

New President’s pledge to make communication with the profession a top priority

The development of electronic registration of title and the prospects for the age of electronic conveyancing

The implications for employers of educated professionals for whom stress is now an occupational hazard

Report of 2001 AGM of the Society

Reports relating to Bruce Louden Clark Gordon; Bernard Hill

Latest criminal cases, including trial within a trial; delay; sentencing; plea in bar of trial; Moorov rule

The potential implications and the risk control points arising from the theft of files or equipment

An unwelcome demand that your ISP must keep your email and internet traffic records for seven years has resurfaced

EU roundup, including employment; rights of establishment; company law; justice and home affairs

Reviews of Contempt of Court in Scotland; Licensing Law in Scotland

A review of the state of the profession and the Society’s role in assisting its members

The role of Public Concern at Work in promoting safe and effective whistleblowing practices

Final part of series on Adults with Incapacity Act examines issues including management of residents’ finances and guardianship orders

Establishing a duty of care creates difficulties in pinpointing liability when defective software causes injury