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The provisions designed to protect the right to dignity and privacy of complainers in sexual offences trials are not achieving their aim, and proper evaluation is needed of the reasons why

Meeting virtually is enabling me to get round all our constituencies – very valuable in helping us respond to SCTS and other proposals, or when defending professional standards from Government attack

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

In association with Denovo: Integration with Amiqus will save time, reduce risk and speed up client onboarding

In association with LexisNexis: looking at your costs and keeping an eye on the latest technological developments and trends can help businesses through these uncertain times

Latest civil cases, including jurisdiction; remote proof; averments and debate; debate and proof; breach of interdict; expenses, interim orders

Scottish ministers were entitled to adapt the COVID-19 business support measures announced for England, and no legitimate expectation of exact copying was created, a judge has held

A US company has had a notable success in seeking to enforce trade mark rights in the Chinese courts. Could it herald improved prospects for IP rights in China?

The litigation over land at Stornoway Airport, while ultimately negativing the claims of crofters, reminds us that crofting rights subsist until ended under statute

Report relating to William Renfrew

To inform the Scottish Government’s review of the effectiveness of planning obligations, the Law Society of Scotland undertook a consultation which has led to a series of proposals for Government

The advantages of adjudication under a construction contract have been strengthened by new services for “low value” disputes, and an Inner House decision showing a pragmatic approach to enforcement

Solicitors sometimes wonder what happens to suspicious activity reports they make. The National Crime Agency explains

The O Shaped Lawyer® is a new programme that promotes professional success by putting people, whether colleagues or customers, at the heart of legal services

Advice column: how do I cope with the strange new office atmosphere?

This perspective from Down Under challenges the belief still held by some lawyers that the billable hour is accurate, transparent and ethical

Some suggested criteria for carrying out an anti-money laundering audit – which, properly conducted, should enhance a firm’s good governance

A “call to arms” to the profession to become involved, as the Society sets up a group on climate change ahead of the now delayed global summit in Scotland

Part one of a two-part series covering scenarios which can crop up for solicitors dealing with corporate and commercial advice, looks at aspects of communication

Morale and success are two sides of the same coin

Solicitors cannot seek an uplift in legal aid fees in Supreme Court appeals

Review of Haldane: The Forgotten Statesman Who Shaped Modern Britain (Campbell)

This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Stuart Munro is head of Criminal Litigation and Inquiries at Livingstone Brown, and member of the Society’s Criminal Law and Technology Law Committees