Archive

Deathbed gifts and conflicts of interest

Sarah Clune and Sarah Eden provide an update on recent developments in charity law, including the Court of Appeal ruling on the doctrine of donatio mortis causa

Inheritance tax changes: Untangling the Finance Bill 2015

John Bunker explains provisions of the complex new legislation which allow for an increased nil rate band where a home is inherited by descendants

Aberdeen transport solicitor brings legal profession into disrepute

Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal imposes censure, fine, and expenses on lawyer who 'undermined' the public protection role of the Traffic Commissioner

How to make the justice system work for your client

District Judge Adam Taylor describes the obstacles to obtaining the protection of the Family Court

A complainant calls: How fair is res gestae?

The fact a defendant can effectively be deprived of the right to challenge his accuser must be revisited, argues Ben Henriques

Same-sex marriage: A constitutional tidal wave?

Carla Ditz considers the response to legalisation of same-sex marriage in the US and whether other countries will now follow suit

Lawyers split over ramifications of landmark Court of Appeal ruling on wills

Daughter awarded £164,000 inheritance after being disinherited by estranged mother

Barristers vs solicitor advocates

Legal professionals should be working together to highlight the difficulties being experienced in their field, not arguing between themselves, says Mandie Lavin