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Dissent is the lifeblood of all great businesses – but blow up too many bridges, and nobody gets anywhere

Following last month’s Lockton article on some historic causes of property-related Master Policy claims, a look at potential future issues with a focus on conveyancing in this COVID era and beyond

Some ideas on dealing with the inner voice that makes you doubt your ability, and the tendency of some people to ask others before making any decision

Advice column: a friend at another firm is relying too much on me for advice

In association with Clio: based on Clio's recent research, lawyers should be looking to expand virtual and remote systems to better serve client needs

More experiences reported in the Journal employment survey (see this month's feature)

Fiona J Robb (one of the two Fiona Robbs at the Society) is director of Professional Practice, leading a team of solicitors offering free, confidential support and advice on the rules and guidance

The December 2020 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Reviews of A Practical Guide to the Law of Prescription in Scotland (Foyle); Annotated Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (Shiels, Bradley, Ferguson and Brown)

Organisations need to keep an eye on events until we see how data transfers abroad will be regulated after 31 December 2020

A review of the current state of play regarding areas of family law where regulations will cease to apply with the end of the Brexit transition period

Charities who take positive action to benefit a group with a shared protected characteristic should benefit from a Supreme Court ruling upholding a decision furthering that object

How the Competition & Markets Authority is homing in on activities related to resale price maintenance, particularly regarding online sales practices

Altered insolvency rules now give HMRC an improved ranking as against floating charge holders and unsecured creditors regarding taxes collected on its behalf

Working from home has been a blessing for some, a curse for others – but many are searching for the best balance. We report on the 2020 Journal employment survey, which lifts the lid on lockdown

In association with Frasia Wright Associates: Frasia Wright Associates is celebrating 25 years of recruiting lawyers and building trust

How The Hague Convention on Child Abduction has evolved with our understanding of children’s maturity, and with the concepts of habitual residence and consent, since it was ratified 40 years ago

Why should realisation of human rights depend on the public or private status of a service provider? That experience with contracted-out services was not the intention behind the Human Rights Act

Why the Equality & Human Rights Commission intervened in an appeal against a refusal to grant permission for judicial review, where important points about the test for permission were raised

Employers should help people find their own best balance between home and office working; Government must recognise the urgency of the crisis in legal aid

Current delays in obtaining confirmation could cause issues with transfer deadlines

2020 has seen attention turn to IT in the workplace like never before. But is there a consistent pattern, or are some firms getting left behind? The Journal sought the perspective of some IT suppliers

While a recent SYLA survey found that many new lawyers felt supported during lockdown, employers need to do more regarding situations of potential risk – as do all of us in enabling career development

Just another month... involving strategy, diversity, mental wellbeing, public sector IT developments – and not least, defending the profession and the rule of law from Government