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Latest criminal cases, including bail conditions; reasonable time; prior witness statements; sentencing discounts

There is unfairness in the procedure for reviewing the position of a personal licence holder following a premises licence review

The Court of Appeal has clarified the impact of the TUPE Regulations on sales out of administration

There are still issues with the new inheritance tax discount for estates including charitable legacies of at least 10%

New permitted development rights for householder development have come into force

The recent decision as to the effect of a sale by an attorney of property subject to a specific legacy clarifies the law, but needs to be understood within its proper limits

Council to give further consideration to report recommendations

Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including Taylor review; tribunals; Scotland Bill; planning; licensing; mental health; floating charges

Updates on EU matters: access to the notarial profession; company law; cross-border succession

The Society commissioned an independent survey of members' attitudes to the Society and its work for them, which found both positive trends and room for improvement

Recessionary times require extra vigilance against fraud, whether from internal or external sources

Bullet-point tips on the tough questions that need to be asked. This month: "what we are good at"

Advice column: I resent being the butt of the department joker's humour. What should I do?

The Mental Welfare Commission report on the case of Mr and Mrs D raises important issues for every solicitor instructed to prepare or certify a continuing or welfare power of attorney

Recent legislation seeks to invalidate “Tolent” clauses (on adjudication costs) in construction contracts except in limited circumstances, but its scope is the subject of debate

The Loefstedt report into the UK’s health and safety regime has identified a number of ways in which it could be improved, while reducing the burden on businesses

A comparison of the broadening range of non-court models available to family lawyers in finding the right option for settling their client’s dispute

Everyone has the capacity to deliver a polished presentation if they use the right toolkit

Updated comment on the future for capital allowances, and the due diligence that will be needed

This month's selection of leisure reading from the Journal's Book Review Editor

A group of solicitors working to support the defence of human rights worldwide is looking to increase its support in Scotland

Reviews of Currie on Confirmation; Anton's Private International Law

This month's Law Society of Scotland Council member profile: Graham Matthews (Aberdeen)

The profession in Scotland cannot afford to stand still in the face of regulatory change south of the border, as cross-border practice increases