Blogs & opinions
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Summary decree refused despite defender's conviction
Court not persuaded of correlation with civil liability
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Counsel in the sheriff court: reasonable to instruct?
Two contested cases affirm decision to bring in counsel
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Court sets out place of health and safety duties
Statutory duties can inform common law duty of care
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Vicarious liability: a Supreme Court double header
Two cases set out relevant factors to consider
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"Easter 2016"
A Brussels lawyer's plea on how to achieve peace and tolerance in the wake of the terrorist attacks
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Sheriff principal wrong to overturn refusal of contact
Case should in any event have been reheard of new
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Pre-cohabitation payment can be factor in financial claim
Ultimate basis of fairness should mean sheriff has discretion
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Agreement not unfair despite unequal division
Party challenging had preferred security and peace of mind
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Expert evidence ruled inadmissible in relocation case
Kennedy v Cordia tests applied to exclude psychological reports
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On firm ground?
Reflections from attending the Journal's Property Law Round Table