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

Reports relating to Christopher James Forrest; Caroline Rose Goodenough; Ross James Porter; Morag Wilson Yellowlees

The latest case on the territorial scope of UK employment law offers an opportunity to examine the correct approach in terms of a 2006 House of Lords case on which doubt has since been cast

The Glass Network founder believes the profession needs to take action in relation to racism – by celebrating diversity and actively dismantling institutional racism

As workplaces begin to open up again after COVID-19, all employers, including legal practices, are facing some key questions and challenges. This feature looks at some of the issues

Few civil solicitor advocates have as yet taken silk. Why is that? The author recounts his own journey to becoming senior counsel, and assesses how the changing litigation scene may affect others

Recent reports and events bring fresh perspectives on Esther Roberton’s proposal for a new professional regulator, but fail to add weight to her case for reform

Family business clients are a growing market, but need carefully tailored, multi-disciplinary solutions. The author poses some testing questions for would-be advisers

As Black Lives Matter raises the profile of BAME issues, in what senses should the colour of a person’s skin matter in the Scottish legal profession? What do we need to become more comfortable with?

If action on court provision is not taken soon, we may face a hard choice between preserving the jury system and protecting human rights

A proportionate and informed legislative response to the COVID-19 crisis – and the period beyond – has to be based on human rights principles, and that requires scrutiny and collaboration

The latest Scottish civil justice statistics provide some interesting trends and breakdowns for personal injuries actions, and tend to discount the notion of a growing “claims culture”

While in criminal justice most public concern arising from COVID-19 has focused on preserving and restarting jury trials, the great majority of trials are summary and this business deserves priority

While many challenges now face the Society as it seeks to contribute to civil society, I also intend my presidency to advance the inclusiveness that will help the profession fulfil that responsibility

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

In association with Denovo: let’s get our businesses ready for growth post-lockdown and create new ways of working that will be pandemic-proof

Latest criminal cases, including dockets; reasonable belief in consent; Moorov rule; s 275 applications; bail during lockdown

Corporate briefing: employers and insurers can breathe more freely as two Supreme Court decisions rein in the limits of the key principle of vicarious liability

Agriculture briefing: a roundup covering the statutory review of the Tenant Farming Commissioner’s functions, and how the COVID-19 legislation affects the tenants’ amnesty and farm cottage tenancies

Sport briefing: although sporting events have been suspended, the anti-doping testing programme is continuing, to ensure future sporting integrity, with allowances for present circumstances

Property briefing: with the retail sector in a parlous state, the traditional landlord-tenant relationship is equally under strain and new forms of lease are being tested

What lessons does the COVID-19 pandemic have for legal risk management from an in-house perspective? Taking stock could be a good starting point

The Law Society of Scotland’s 71st annual general meeting on 28 May was also a first – the first to be held entirely online

A Society survey of attitudes on mental health in Scotland’s legal sector has resulted in a three-year action plan to target key issues