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  5. December 2023

December 2023

That elusive balance
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
When estates divide
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
Planning by nature
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
Under review: when to challenge
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
After completion: the practical issues
Keeping employees engaged is a crucial aspect of any corporate acquisition. The authors highlight some key considerations

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Regulars

  • People on the move: December 2023
  • Book reviews: December 2023
  • Reading for pleasure: December 2023

Perspectives

  • Opinion: Emma King
  • President's column: December 2023
  • Profile: Ally Thomson
  • Editorial: Bowing out
  • Viewpoints: December 2023

Features

  • That elusive balance
  • When estates divide
  • Planning by nature
  • Under review: when to challenge
  • After completion: the practical issues
  • Climate action? Start here

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

In practice

  • Public policy highlights: December 2023
  • The Eternal Optimist: We are all going to die...
  • AML: reshaping the landscape
  • Trauma-informed from the outset
  • Can we take down the barriers?
  • Tradecraft tips: December 2023
  • Risk: remotely concerned
  • Appreciation: Doris Littlejohn
  • Ask Ash: The bully above

Online exclusive

  • Corporate directors: a stop-start reform
  • Separation and divorce: child benefit implications
  • No personal service, no employment
  • Let’s chat ChatGPT....
  • What is going on with the MIB?

In this issue

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  • All change for the Journal in 2024
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