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Brexit features high on the agenda at present, but the Society is also under scrutiny to continue to improve its anti-money laundering regime, by the agency supervising professional body regulators

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

In association with Insight Legal Software: facing supplier and regulatory changes, firms should check the future prospects for their systems

How much impact has Brexit had on the profession to date, and what have solicitors done to prepare for it? We report on the Society’s focus groups that recently took place around the country

In association with Brewin Dolphin: use your pensions allowance carry forward while you can still use the former £40,000 limit, now reduced to £10,000

Is the impact of Brexit on commercial contracts such that an adversely affected party might be able to avoid the contract through frustration? An English High Court decision suggests not

Corporate transactions by business owners may have family law considerations not apparent to the client (or the corporate adviser) at the time. The authors highlight some pitfalls for the unwary

To mark International Women’s Day, and the first 100 years of women in the legal profession, we present 12 inspirational figures who helped bring women in the profession to where they are today

The conclusions of the Law Society of Scotland’s research into the law providing rights to cohabiting couples, and its proposals for reform

A recent report puts a figure on the sharp decline in recent years in the use of civil litigation in Scotland. This feature looks at the influences at work, and what they mean for the future

How long will it be before blockchain begins to have an impact on legal transactions? Our authors look at some latest developments, the potential, and some issues that will need to be resolved

Latest civil cases, including undue delay; ex parte applications; title to sue; remit to Court of Session; joint minutes; ex tempore judgments; leave to appeal; family actions; sanction for counsel

Corporate briefing: whether the UK leaves the EU with or without a deal, businesses must be ready for changes that will affect their data flow processes and agreements

Agriculture briefing: a roundup covering Land Court decisions on crofting tenure and conditions governing the upland sheep support scheme, and an order varying the schedule on tenants' improvements

Intellectual property briefing: the newly in force Trade Marks Regulations 2018 make important changes to the UK regime, bringing it into line with EU rules and allowing for technological advances

Sport briefing: support provided to a funded athlete, an elite cyclist, under contractual arrangement did not make her an employee or worker, an employment tribunal has held

Could mandatory DNA testing in paternity cases be introduced in Scotland? A Maltese provision authorising such testing has survived a challenge in the Human Rights Court; should it be replicated here?

There are a number of reasons why individuals may have a right to be on or to cross land – but identifying the correct reason can be challenging

Acting as sole in-house counsel can be a particularly challenging position. The Society brought a group together to share experiences of managing the role

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, including organ donation; personal data; hate crime; immigration

From the Office of the Public Guardian: fees rise; fee exemption scheme; PoA jurisdiction check

The author explains how he proposed the new housing and residential tenancy law specialist accreditation

The Word of Gold: for modern law firms, “local” has never been a more flexible concept

The Society’s dual role should remain; it is an effective regulator; and its member services are valued. These are among the findings of the latest member survey carried out for the Society