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Insolvency briefing: the new Scottish rules, in force from 6 April 2019, should be a positive development for the sector as well as bringing the law more into line with that in England & Wales

Tax briefing: HMRC is consulting on extending off-payroll working rules to the private sector, ahead of a shift in responsibility from the contractor to the paying business

Immigration briefing: the Supreme Court has taken a firm line on the approach to a child's “best interests” where a parent faces deportation, but a caveat has left scope for conflicting decisions

Reports relating to Andrew Forman; Aidan Vincent Gallagher; Jacqueline Johnston (s 42ZA appeal); John Gerard O'Donnell; Paul Kevin O'Donnell; John Kevin Quinn

The Property Standardisation Group’s latest model clauses for commercial leases cover the permutations of index-linked rent reviews

This month’s in-house round table focuses on winning trust as an adviser on more than just legal matters, and with that, influence at the strategic level of an organisation

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, including Planning Bill; rights of cohabitants; Mental Health Act review; registration of overseas entities

News for Law Society of Scotland accredited paralegals, plus practice area highlight: employment law

Latest information on Scottish Paralegal Association conferences and events; and updates for paralegals working in property

One of the newest committee members, Sharon Connolly, is employed at Macnabs Solicitors, working in several disciplines

From the Professional Practice team: what is required in a declaration following the introduction of the Succession (Scotland) Act 2016?

Some challenges surrounding effective client communication, and how a lack of such communication can create unwelcome risks for practitioners

New Scottish Legal Complaints Commission guidance explains why many more clients ought to be considered vulnerable than might at first be expected

The Word of Gold: in the battle to win work, knowing human nature is more important than knowing the law

Advice column: I feel guilty that my friend was made redundant and not me

This article explains how the rights of parents of adult EU nationals who intend to remain in the UK will radically change after Brexit, and likely difficulties in their coming to join family here

The author questions the sheriff's reasoning, if not the result, in the recent decision to refuse to warrant petitions for sequestration based on council tax arrears

What it is like to work for a firm that supports wellbeing? A solicitor tells of her experience in a practice whose senior colleagues she regards as good role models

A blog from the Information Commissioner busts the myths for UK small and medium sized businesses transferring personal data to and from the EEA

Why the recently implemented Insurance Distribution Directive affects property sales with Buildmark cover, and what solicitors and developers can do to assist the NHBC to comply

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

Despite the culture shift towards diversity and inclusion, issues affecting their health and ability to do their job face LGBTQ+ lawyers, and steps are needed to make every office more inclusive

Reviews of Practical Guide to Granting Corporate Security in Scotland (Hardman); Conveyancing (Gretton and Reid)

Lord Mackay of Clashfern, made an honorary member of the Society in 1988, had a long and distinguished career including as Dean of Faculty, Lord Advocate and Lord Chancellor