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Summary of address to the Society's 50th anniversary conference on the circumstances in which Scottish Parliament legislation might be struck down in the courts

Author's view that a coherent, integrated approach to child and family law is essential if progress is to be made in this sphere

The reasons for the introduction of limited liability partnership and the factors prompting a rethink in partnership law

How one firm has taken a low-key approach to keeping its clients abreast of changes coming through the Scottish Parliament

The new investment powers trustees will require if a joint report by the Law Commissions is implemented

Professional risks associated with new areas of practice and novel ways of doing client business

The rights that lawyers will acquire under the directive, which has to be implemented by March 2000

Reports relating to Sarah Ann Carmichael; Donald Stewart Duncan; Deryck de Maine Beaumont; John Michael Harvey Ferries; Nigel Rodney Duncan

Author's fears that the Scottish Parliament will merely perpetuate the "onslaught" against local government

The "bad law" made by the Argyll v Argyll marital confidence case

Author considers the draft Financial Services and Markets Bill and suggests it is flawed, particularly in failing to take account of the Scottish dimension

Review of Scottish Law Commission's discussion paper on Remedies for Breach of Contract

Interview with legal manager of Standard Life Assurance Company, Colin Anderson

The importance of good housekeeping so far as a filing system is concerned

Authors identify certain important elements which distinguish successful firms from others operating in the same marketplace

An overview of how the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 operates

Latest civil cases, including pleadings; expenses; discharge of diet; family actions; non-harassment order; medical examination

Review of cases of child chastisement, suggesting that it must be reasonable and moderate in relation to its end and the welfare of the child is the key consideration

Interview with a solicitor who operates a one-man business offering legal services to the pub industry

Advice on creating a marketing policy and that the quality rather than quantity of new business is important

Latest criminal cases, including human rights; road traffic; sentencing drug offences; evidence; plea in bar of trial; legal aid

Summary of the Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse case which considered the meaning of "same work" in relation to the principles of Community law on equal pay

Risk management issues arising from computer date recognition problems

A look at the background to the trial of the Libyans charged with the bombing of the Pan Am flight over Lockerbie