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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
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
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
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
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