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Law for people
The dignity of the law has come before the dignity of those caught up in its processes. What might happen if that were reversed?
Sheriff refuses financial order due to “web of deceit"
Agent “lost sight of role of solicitor” instructing expert
Failure to challenge affidavit evidence can affect case
Permanence order granted despite view of parent's drug expert
Sheriff rejects claim based on post-separation mortgage payments
No order made as value gain balanced by rent payments
Medical treatment did not preclude habitual residence
Mother's changed intention to remain in Scotland had become evident
Amendment competent to introduce separation ground?
Sheriff restates view that time must have passed before action
Letter: reporting what concerns?
SLCC queries new scheme as appearing to conflict with the 2007 Act; Society replies
Shape your future
Despite the uncertainty, it would benefit legal firms to think proactively about how to react to Brexit
Housing damages action raised in wrong forum
Sheriff holds solicitors liable for mistakes as to jurisdiction
Housing Chamber procedures brought into line with sheriff court
Changes in force for name or address unknown, interest, time to pay
Model tenancy agreement amended to reflect new law
Changes apply to Scottish secure tenancies created from 1 May
Report warns over condition of tenement buildings
Holyrood working group's three main proposals to secure repairs
