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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?

LawWare share their strategies for a thriving legal workplace.

The Scottish Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal are recruiting for a new clerk. You have until 31st May 2024 to apply.

As we enter a change in president this month, let’s look back to when Caroline Flanagan became the first female president of the Society.

Some argue that the steadily declining number of agricultural tenancies in Scotland are a direct result of competing rights between tenants and landlords.

Read the latest decision from the SSDT as well as links back to other recent decisions.

Irving Geddes are enquiring if anyone holds a will of the late Mr David Mark of Largybegg, Crieff.

It has been another busy month for the Society committees as they support and spearhead policy change on incredibly important topics, such as ending conversion practices.

With more employees seeking different working patterns, we speak to solicitor Scott Stevenson about how he introduced a system of flexible working at his firm.