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In association with Connect: a law firm’s website, like any other, will start to look dated if not regularly refreshed – with unimpressed clients potentially looking elsewhere instead

Although Brexit will significantly hit migration from the EU, the Government’s white paper on the immigration system to apply from 2021 could attract higher migration from non-EU countries

A consultant forensic clinical psychologist outlines the scope of domestic abuse under the 2018 Act, and some of the issues that will arise in putting it into practice

The proceedings against Lord Lester illustrate the author's argument that the law has become contorted in its attempts to apply the civil standard of proof in determining serious allegations

Latest criminal cases, including defence statements in solemn procedure; fixing diets; extension of time; and reasonable belief of consent in rape cases, with a review of the case law

Family briefing: a survey of some ground rules for family lawyers in cross-border cases that will no longer apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit, and what might happen in their place

Employment briefing: a look at some of the significant points on which developments can be confidently predicted in 2019

Human rights briefing: an English appeal to the Supreme Court has highlighted a difficulty in the law regarding community management of mental health offenders, which is likely to require legislation

Pensions briefing: new options are on the way for rationalising company pension schemes, both defined benefit and defined contribution, increasing the onus to seek advice

Property briefing: “freezer clauses”, extending the life of a developer’s option in certain market conditions, are becoming commonplace – and used sensibly, should work to the benefit of both parties

Property briefing: the fact that a property has undergone Keeper-induced registration may not come to light until its sale is proposed, at which point a number of issues may arise for solicitors

Working for the public interest, in the legal team of the professional regulatory body for an expanding sector, has presented some interesting challenges for this month’s in-house interviewee

The Society's longest-serving member, Mrs Anne Meikle, was the special guest at a reception to mark the start of its 70th anniversary year

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, including Immigration Bill; pensions dashboards; physical punishment of children; Competition & Markets Authority

From the SLCC: the key role terms of engagement can play in a firm's risk management regime

The Word of Gold: winning work is about confidence, but all can do it, and should be encouraged to try

A look at conflicts of interest from the claims perspective, suggesting ways of identifying and avoiding them, or responding if they arise during a transaction

The Scottish Paralegal Association’s annual conference is just one of many events now in its diary for this year

For accredited paralegals: meet the committee; mentoring; membership renewal

An important tool has been added to help bring serious concerns to light

Advice column: my junior colleague is too insistent on taking work from me

It is crunch time in the Brexit process and we may soon know whether we will leave the EU with or without an agreement in place. Irrespective, solicitors need to prepare for the changes it will bring

The authors explain the Supreme Court's judgment on the Scottish Government's EU Legal Continuity Bill, and the options now facing the Government and Parliament

Addressing the World Congress on Adult Guardianship, the author examines factors hindering full implementation of the UN Disability Convention, and the inclusive approach that may mitigate these