Recent figures reported by UK Law firm Birketts show a significant rise in contentious probate cases in England. The trend has been linked to several factors, including complex family structures, an ...Read more
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When AI Detectors Get It Wrong: Protecting Students from Unfair Allegations
Universities across the UK are facing a rapidly growing challenge: how to deal with students using artificial intelligence in their academic work. Recent figures reported by the Guardian show a ...Read more
Power of Attorney: A Position of Trust, Not a Licence to Spend
A recent case before Stirling Sheriff Court has highlighted the serious responsibilities placed on anyone appointed to manage a loved one’s finances under a Power of Attorney. Jennifer Currie-Jenkins, ...Read more
Contempt of Court in Child Contact Cases
As any family law practitioner or parent who has been unfortunate enough to experience such matters first-hand will tell you, disputes over child contact are among the most emotionally charged matters ...Read more
Children’s views in Scottish court proceedings: Everything you need to know
Court actions involving children can be stressful for everyone involved; particularly for parents seeking to raise court proceedings to gain contact with their children or obtain a residence order. ...Read more
Pride Month: Celebrating Love, Family and the Importance of Legal Protection
Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, visibility and the right to live openly and authentically. It is also a useful reminder that, while society has moved forward in many important ways, legal ...Read more