Blogs & opinions
"Easter 2016"
A Brussels lawyer's plea on how to achieve peace and tolerance in the wake of the terrorist attacks
Sheriff principal wrong to overturn refusal of contact
Case should in any event have been reheard of new
Pre-cohabitation payment can be factor in financial claim
Ultimate basis of fairness should mean sheriff has discretion
Agreement not unfair despite unequal division
Party challenging had preferred security and peace of mind
Expert evidence ruled inadmissible in relocation case
Kennedy v Cordia tests applied to exclude psychological reports
On firm ground?
Reflections from attending the Journal's Property Law Round Table
Politicians, priorities and public interest: Scottish party conference season
Tim Mouncer, public affairs manager at the Law Society of Scotland, explains what’s in store for this spring’s party conferences
Letter: claims – sting in the tail
Why the professional indemnity premium hike after a failed negligence claim?
Letter: conflicted over conflict?
Comment on the Professional Practice article in the December 2015 Journal
Doing complaints better
Rather than treat it with suspicion, solicitors should engage fully with the SLCC's current strategy consultation, as they stand to gain from increased public confidence in the system
Burden of proof and verbal references
Sufficient evidence of link with disability to shift burden of proof
Updated guides produced by ACAS
Revised publications on disability, investigations and recruiting
Visa fees and employer duties: immigration update
Enhanced checks will be needed by employers
Enforcement lined up as national living wage date nears
Penalties to double for failing to pay proper rates
“Speak English” rule may not be discrimination
Employer could insist where security a concern
Make a difference. Have an impact. Join our Council
A Q&A with Jackie McRae, partner and manager of family law at Pagan Osborne, and new lawyers Council member at the Law Society of Scotland 2009-2012
Moving on up
Now settled in at the Society’s new office at Atria One, Sarah Sutton explains how the big move will make a difference to you
Letter: when the Keeper pays
The Keeper will indeed sometimes pay for errors in the registration process
Letter: charging for delivery
Comments on the Society's guidance on charging for lending or delivering files etc
Looking forwards
Comments on the EU referendum, and the Society's member survey; and on the possible benefits from the Society's new offices
Independent consideration needed for "Operation Sandwood" Lockerbie report
Lord Advocate and Crown Office would be "judge and jury in own cause"
Letter: mistakes without penalty
Registers of Scotland, who face no sanction for their mistakes, should be more understanding when solicitors fall short
Letter: information deficit
Is disclosure of beneficial ownership no longer being pursued?
Peace: a pious hope?
Reflections as a frenetic year draws to a close