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Recent work of the Society's policy committees, including Brexit Withdrawal Agreement; Fisheries Bill; competition in the digital economy; immigration detention inquiry

From the Office of the Public Guardian: PoA jurisdiction check; revised PoAs and EPOAR; EPOAR expedited requests; PoA rejection rates; Marsh bonds of caution

A policy executive at the Law Society of Scotland looks forward to rolling out police station interview training in the coming year

In association with Marsh: work with OPG has resulted in the launch of an online system to make the process for guardians to buy bonds of caution much quicker, easier and more efficient

A locum solicitor describes this peculiar creature, where to find it, and the pay and conditions on which it might be tempted to engage – plus, for those who might think of trying it, what to expect

Following last month’s article on taking on work outside a firm’s core competencies, the author recommends keeping core competencies under review, and how to develop them with proper risk management

The Professional Practice team has received data showing the most common reasons for rejection of the form C1 confirmation inventory

The Scottish Paralegal Association would like to know what you want to see covered at this year’s conferences

The Word of Gold: for professionals, sorry seems to be the hardest word. And the consequences?

Advice column: my boss is kind, but isn't giving me enough independence

A look at what the political declaration on the framework for the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom means for solicitors

In the first appeal of its kind in Scotland, the Inner House has upheld a tribunal's decision that there were exceptional circumstances not to suspend a doctor guilty of sexually motivated misconduct

After a lengthy struggle, it seems the UK is about to have a surrogacy law that is non-discriminatory as regards an applicant parent's relationship status. This article describes the journey

The Court of Appeal has clarified the law in England & Wales on payments in the construction industry, but is Scottish authority consistent with the decision?

A householder whose title was affected by an error in the updating of the Ordnance Survey map, describes his experience in seeking to have it corrected

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

We need more non-government organisations in Scotland to support or take strategic cases to court, but there are practical hurdles that stand in their way, as our new report finds

Review of British Overseas Territory Law (Hendry and Dickson)

Caroline Court is a commercial property partner with Davidson Chalmers, and “star” of the Lawscot Foundation's Baublefest 2018

My own – and the Society’s – engagement with members continues, on subjects from using new technology, to the Roberton review, to members’ views of the Society. Have you taken the chance to join in?

Registers of Scotland page: Digital Discharge Service; updated returns procedure; the arrear

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Self-confessed market disruptor; self-styled humaniser of law firm management. We meet Glen Gilson, the entrepreneurial lawyer out to give the profession what he believes is a much needed shakeup

Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular way for people to support causes which matter to them, and has become a critical tool enabling people to access the legal system. How does it work?