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Author's view that the pace of change is accelerating and new skills are becoming more important than traditional professional prowess

How the Competition Act 1998 regime will impact on the dot.com sector in the wake of the Microsoft investigations

The potential within the legal fraternity for use of the internet to access information

An attempt to make sense of an inscrutable directive

A guide to the elementary stages of creating a web page and how hyperlinks are written

Second of two articles on the main features of mediation and the new role it creates for solicitors looks at the professional skills required

EU roundup, principally on the European Court decision supporting Spanish restrictions on the use of the "Rioja" label on wine

Description of the new regime for establishing who should be responsible for cleaning and remediating contaminated land

Opposing opinions from the Keeper (against) and a practitioner (for) on the question whether a timeshare salmon fishing right can be registered in the Land Register

Three important provisions of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000 are in force

First of two-part article on how demands and expectations of certain clients can create increased risk of claims and client dissatisfaction

President's message, covering MDPs, human rights and online services

An outline of the findings of research which suggests that barriers still exist to hinder the progress of women solicitors - and some views from women in the profession

A recent extension to the payment period may improve access to civil legal aid, but in the interests of justice the Scottish Executive must create an environment that allows for its efficient delivery

Consideration of government proposals to make companies and directors more accountable for health and safety offences

A summary of the legislation passed, and a description of the style of debate that developed, in the Scottish Parliament's first year

Author's view that as computers become an all-pervasive presence in the office, large firms in particular must rethink their approach to creating a stimulating work environment

Latest civil cases, including title to sue; pleadings; counterclaims; orders for disclosure; expenses; options hearings; peremptory diets; family actions

First of two articles on mediation and the new role for solicitors which it creates: the process and its significance

The impact of Community law in personal injury litigation and the attitude of UK courts with particular reference to the use of risk assessments

Alternative domain names may provide the solution for those organisations that missed out on the early rush to register

A variety of risk issues ranging from the imnportance of proper file notes to the risks involved in responding to questions in auditors' enquiry letters

President's message: the profession must believe in itself and build on its qualities

The essentials of the stakeholder pension