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The fuller version of the article by the convener of the Society's Public Policy Committee on the work of the committee in its first year

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

There have been welcome improvements among employers across the legal community in providing mental health and wellbeing support for employees, but there is still some way to go

Review of Online Law for Journalists (Thom)

Debbie Wilson is a sole practitioner at Wilson Defence and has been Council member for Aberdeen, Banff, Peterhead and Stonehaven since May 2017

From First World War propaganda to modern-day fake news, too much presentation of information goes against our legal training. But we can use social media to spread good news

Registers of Scotland page: programme of service improvements will continue in 2018

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

Having retired from the University of Edinburgh, George Gretton tells of his passion for the law, his belief in the Scottish system and his admiration for those who work with real-life legal problems

Have you kept up that new year’s resolution? How do you acquire the mindset that enables you to persevere with changing the way you do things? Our author shares some lessons from experience

Equality duties do not only apply to solicitors as employers: all who provide a service to the public owe duties, breach of which could found a discrimination claim. Are you doing enough to meet them?

In association with Tilney: implications of some of the personal tax proposals

In association with Insight Legal: what if your office system is no longer supported?

The Scottish Law Commission has published its Report on Moveable Transactions, the emphasis of which is to enable businesses to raise finance against their assets more easily. What does it recommend?

A defence solicitor explains how cases in which an accused may have statutory protection as a victim of human trafficking or exploitation may arise in an unexpected context

Scots contract law is changing rapidly, and further reforms are on the way. This article outlines some key developments to keep up with

Latest civil cases, including leave to appeal; appeals generally; forum non conveniens; res judicata; family actions; jury trials; expenses; simple procedure; sanction for counsel; liquidation

Criminal law briefing: advisers of media organisations should be aware that the imminent commencement of part 1 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 will impact on the contempt of court law

Licensing briefing: a legislative provision passed in 2010 is set finally to come into force, affecting premises licensing applications in relation to provision for disabled people

Tax briefing: significant features from the recent UK and Scottish Budgets include the divergence of income tax rates, relief for first time house buyers and new incentives for oil and gas investment

Planning briefing: a Government bill makes sweeping changes, some controversial, in an attempt to improve efficiency in the system, enable quality development and increase community involvement

The eagerly awaited return of the conference presented by the Faculty of Advocates for members of Faculty and the in-house legal community did not disappoint

Reports relating to William Walls; David James Rankin

The Word of Gold: happiness is an elusive concept, but there are proven ways of bringing it closer