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The promise of legislation to abolish the not proven verdict should refocus attention on what other changes should happen at the same time, particularly regarding jury size and majority verdicts

The Society could do more than it already does to speak up for the profession; but it also needs to give you, the members, more chance to set its agenda, and I want to hear about your concerns on my visits

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

In association with Denovo: Denovo’s CaseLoad platform now integrates with SLAB Online

Latest criminal cases, including delay and extensions of time; pre-recorded evidence; sentencing discounts

A briefing note concerning decisions not yet published due to pending trials, on extending the 12 month time limit

The hospitality sector is under severe financial strain, but the law surrounding the insolvency of a licence holder presents difficulties for legal and insolvency practitioners

A new decision has further tested the Accountant in Bankruptcy’s powers of review on an appeal by a debtor, and sets standards for procedural fairness when further representations are made

A summary of the Chancellor’s proposed tax changes as they affect individuals and businesses – but will they help the cost of living crisis?

An outline of the UK Government’s new “Scale-up Worker Visa” to attract skilled workers from abroad, and how it differs from the existing skilled worker route

Report relating to Ronald Grant Fulton

What solicitors and conveyancers need to know about changes in consumer protection for new build home buyers, in the continuing absence of a single statutory code

Introducing an online paper which has addressed this question

Three in-house lawyers who have adopted the O Shaped Lawyer programme explain what it involves and how it has benefited their teams

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering administrative justice; Mental Health Law Review; National Care Service; drugs death prevention; bail and release from custody; land reform

How do you create an inclusive culture? Start from where you are, take stock with the help of the people you want to feel included, and move forward from there

In association with Clio: Secure legal technology can be the catalyst

This month's risk management article highlights the new Register of Overseas Entities and some of the risk implications for solicitors

Dyslexia is not a barrier to entering the legal profession, but greater understanding is needed to help those with the condition overcome it: the experiences of one trainee

In our new quarterly series, a solicitor tells of the realities they found in practice compared to their expectations as a law student, and the effects on them and their career

Advice column: My new colleague is too keen to impress as respects my work

With or without the British Bill of Rights Bill, the profession should look out for acts by the Truss Government that may limit human rights

Lauren Wright is a member of the Society's Trust & Succession Law Committee

Review of A Practical Guide to Insane and Non-Insane Automatism in Criminal Law (Ragesh)