Blogs & opinions
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What does the future hold?
After attending the latest Law Society admission ceremony, Sarah Sutton considers the future of Scotland’s newest solicitors
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Contact held in child's interests despite father's offending
Ethnic mix held important in retaining parent-child link
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Ten month delay did not vitiate contact refusal
Lapse of time did not alter substance, sheriff principal rules
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Maintenance payments: ascribed to arrears first?
Court holds intention was to meet current payments
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Relocation bid fails to get off the ground
Sheriff questions how case ever reached proof stage
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“Sham” separation allegation rejected in assets claim
Action to reduce alienations fails on residence grounds
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Letter: relocation – why Edinburgh?
What alternatives did the Society consider to its planned office move?
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Letter: law students ARE taught life skills
A teacher responds to "The evolving lawyer" column
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The limits of sovereignty
Would it actually be desirable for Parliament to be unfettered, as Human Rights Act opponents presuppose?