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Second of two articles on the salient aspects of the 2001 Budget (business taxation and VAT)

Interview with new President Martin McAllister

A survey of Bills recently considered by the Society’s law reform team

The risks associated with supervision of incoming mail, including electronic mail, and how best to stay in control

Report on the conference recently held in London

EU update, including consumer protection; employment; justice and home affairs

Reviews of Criminal Law of Scotland; Reparation

The Society faces the challenge of retaining the very best people to work, in essence, as unpaid volunteers

The role of the Society’s Policy and Planning Group in formulating ideas and proposals for consideration by Council

Analysis of two wide-ranging studies into the changing shape of the legal profession confirms women and in-house lawyers are on the rise

Work is advanced on the structure and design of the Test of Professional Competence

Latest civil cases, including pleadings; evidence; jurisdiction; abandonment; interest; appeals; family actions; expenses; diligence

Profile of the Airborne Initiative, a residential course where young offenders confront their anti-social behaviour

Reviews of sites including a guide to the workings of devolved government in Scotland

Concerns about the workability of the Injunctions Directive

An attempt to dispel continuing uncertainty about the Master Policy implications of granting letters of obligation and other undertakings

EU roundup, including young lawyers scheme; intellectual property; e-commerce

Reviews of Partnership Law; Human Rights and UK Practice; Summary Applications and Suspensions

A rebuttal of an attack by the Home Secretary on lawyers

A report on research which concludes that managing the knowledge worker is fundamental to succeeding in a competitive climate, with comments from solicitor managers

The founder of the first incorporated practice in Scotland explains why he has taken this option

Certain of the risks associated with innovations in the way firms operate, such as homeworking

Latest criminal cases, including road traffic; cross examination; statements; delay; sentencing; provocation

EU update, mainly holiday rights; also European Court; consumer; intellectual property; insolvency