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The UNCRC Bill was passed unanimously in Scottish Parliament last year, receiving Royal Assent on 16 January 2024, and coming into force on 16 July 2024. What does its enactment mean for practitioners and children?  

The Lands Tribunal for Scotland handed down the first judgment in the UK on the requirements to validly serve a Notice to end an agreement under the Electronic Communications Code.

How has the pandemic shaped Scotland’s educational landscape? The shift to online classes, while challenging, taught lessons in time management and self-discipline. Now, with the return to in-person learning, has the value of face-to-face interactions been reaffirmed?

A retiring solicitor is offering his premises (and practice) in Glasgow for lease or acquisition, according to Sheridan’s.

Last year’s Profile of the Profession revelations about poor mental health in law kick-started necessary conversations about how the profession can begin to make things right.

Legal firms ignore the wellbeing of staff at their peril

Harper Macleod are searching for anyone with knowledge of the will of Ms Helen Whillans Ramsay, of Falkirk.

The Office of the Public Guardian would like to make Society members aware of two recent developments. The first on interpretation and the second on fees for partial revocations.

Navigating transgender legal rights: Scottish perspectives on gender recognition and family law

Is the guidance as to who may act as an appropriate adult at police station interviews unduly restrictive in relation to mental health support workers?

It’s time for ‘People on the Move’ May 2024, as the Journal shares your recent promotions, new hires, awards wins and company news.

The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association AGM is taking place (both in-person and online) on 30th May. Attend to hear the latest updates but also elect new committee members.

McKinstry Practice Management have a practice available for purchase 7 miles from Glasgow.

In light of John Swinney becoming the new Scottish First Minister earlier this month, Christine O’Neill KC and Emily Tarbet explore the legal and constitutional issues that arise when change occurs.

In Sheila’s final column as President, she highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion, alongside the ‘incredible work of the Lawscot Foundation’.

Mellicks are seeking any person or firm holding or have knowledge of a Will by Sarah McDougall Coyle, also known as Sarah McKenna Coyle or Sarah MacDowall Coyle.

A recent Inner House decision, Murdoch v Murdoch, has turned two broadly accepted principles regarding craves on their head.

Notice issued by Lefevres, the solicitors acting for the representative party, in relation to Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles NOx emissions group proceedings

We speak to outgoing president Sheila Webster about speaking up for the profession, championing inclusivity and inspiring the next generation of lawyers in Scotland.

Lockton discusses the necessity for robust compliance with notice provisions in a commercial lease.

McKinstry Practice Management have clients who are looking to acquire practices throughout Scotland where the principals are looking to exit.

An award-winning professional investigator shares how covert intelligence can span countries and provide law firms with support across multiple practice areas.

By participating in the National Free Wills Network, it is your opportunity to be part of something special which also grows your business.

Over 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation - a 15% increase compared to eight years ago. But what happens when they later try to claim asylum?