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The May 2021 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Brian Yates is a lay member of the Law Society of Scotland Appeals & Reviews and Rights of Audience Committees, both of which are subcommittees to the Regulatory Committee

Letter on the terminology in relation to, and content of, "pre-nuptial agreements"

An outline of the two new insolvency regimes enacted last year which provide further options for insolvent corporate tenants, along with some current trends in CVAs and administrations

An overview, with some practical tips, of recently published supplementary guidance on the provision of trust and company services by law firms, in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations

Why a challenge by landlords of retail chain New Look to its company voluntary arrangement, brought on grounds of irregularities and unfair prejudice, was dismissed by the High Court

How temporary VAT relief intended to support the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic has also unwittingly been given to activities outside the hospitality industry

Session Cases is celebrating its bicentenary. Emma Toner, the current editor, and Jackie McRae, chair of its publishers, told the Journal why it retains a leading position today

In the first case of its kind in the UK, the Inner House has provided important guidance on renewal of agreements under the Electronic Communications Code, with a win for operators

Staff, members and volunteers performed beyond themselves in meeting the challenges of COVID, the Society’s AGM heard. It also approved the various motions presented

Think how much communication has changed in the last 20 years – or even just the last year. Then realise how client expectations will have changed as well. Are you ready?

The Society's first virtual annual conference took full advantage of the scope offered by the format, presenting an impressive range of quality content

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week this month, LawCare invites you to reclaim your lunchbreak and recharge in nature, with all round benefits for health and productivity

The Society’s member benefits include a wide range of personal, professional and business services. Have a look in these listings to find the latest offers on products and services.

In association with Mitigo: Employees using insecure personal devices while homeworking are a source of serious weakness leaving law firms open to cyberattack

The SSBA was born from experience of local bars working together. Its strength is its close contact with practising solicitors and being subject to fewer constraints than the Law Society of Scotland

My final message underlines the Society’s continuing collaborative work, points up the headlines from an historic year, and pays tribute to members and the Society’s staff for an immense achievement

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with LawWare: The traditional legal office used to be the breeding ground for your business culture. That's all changed

Latest civil cases, including jurisdiction; pleadings; ope exceptionis; judicial knowledge; appeals; family actions; expenses; recusal; claims for historic abuse; simple procedure

Contingent liabilities and how they reflect on the valuation of company shares have been considered in a recent financial provision case

A number of documents issued recently by the Employment Tribunal Presidents are worth noting, not least their approach to case management and hearings in the wake of COVID-19

English courts have had to decide when child offenders should be granted lifetime anonymity orders, in cases of likely relevance in Scotland

As the latest figures show a rise in reports of pension scams, relevant authorities have released or are working on a series of legislative and other measures to enhance protections for pension savers