December 2023
Progress on some fronts, but important issues for the Society and more especially employers to address: some key findings from the 2023 Profile of the Profession survey
For various reasons, executry disputes are becoming more common. This feature surveys the issues that arise most often, and what must be proved if a case goes to court
Enhancing biodiversity is now a central aim of Scotland’s planning system. A metric developed in England will be adapted to support its delivery, providing opportunities for landowners
A Sheriff Appeal Court ruling on interim orders in a child contact dispute highlights the care needed in considering whether to appeal, without resolving all the concerns to which the case gives rise
Keeping employees engaged is a crucial aspect of any corporate acquisition. The authors highlight some key considerations
Online versions
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- An interactive online version, hosted on the PageSuite service, which is published in HTML5 which means it works well on both iOS and Android devices; and
- A PDF file, which you can read online and download if you like to print pages.
Regulars
Perspectives
Features
Briefings
- Criminal court: Boundaries of corroboration
- Corporate: Deceptive digital design – no clever cookie?
- Agriculture: Ending LDTs in a second short continuation
- Succession: Attorney as executor?
- Sport: Is that in the rules?
- Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal: December 2023
- In-house: The real deal
- Intellectual property: Making your mark with a sound