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Private sector removings not subject to ECHR: Supreme Court

15th September 2016 | human rights | Housing
New ruling states Parliament has set balance of rights

Housing (Scotland) Act 2014… the changes are coming!

15th September 2016 | Housing
Work in hand for commencement through 2017 into 2018

Letting agent pleads guilty under Unfair Trading Regulations

15th September 2016 | consumer , criminal law | Housing
Landlords held to be “consumers”, opening door to further cases

Does a registered social landlord need a PSC register?

15th September 2016 | corporate | Housing
Different rules apply to companies and registered societies

Letter: Balanced approach?

14th September 2016 | client relations , law society of scotland
Client balances: does the Society apply different rules to itself regarding members' money?

£42.20: four more years

14th September 2016 | criminal law , law society of scotland
Will the Society now stand up for legal aid practitioners?

Art of the possible

13th September 2016 | europe , government-administration
This is a time for our Governments to be realistic in their expectations – and for lawyers to flag up where plans may disrupt the smooth running of international agreements

The journey to dual qualification

30th August 2016 | law society of scotland
Lancaster based Clare Davey explains her route to qualifying into Scotland before being admitted as a Scottish solicitor earlier this year

Street Law – not your standard law lecture

11th August 2016 | law society of scotland
Laura-Anne Douglas, LL.B graduate from Dundee University and Street Law trainer, explains all about the Law Society’s Street Law scheme

SOSR dismissals not within ACAS grievance code: EAT

9th August 2016 | employment
Principles do not apply to “other substantial reason” cases

EU nationals retain rights to remain, Government confirms

9th August 2016 | employment , europe
No change until Brexit process completed; some will keep rights

Agency worker protected by whistleblowing provisions

9th August 2016 | employment
EAT holds sufficient direction by hirer for worker status

CBI chair advises on countering racial hatred

9th August 2016 | employment
Businesses and unions back terms of employer advice

When is a protected conversation truly protected?

9th August 2016 | employment
EAT rules on what s 111A actually deems inadmissible

Letter: board or committee?

8th August 2016 | immigration , licensing
Confusion in licensing terminology is common, but should be avoided

Letter: bons mots

8th August 2016 | europe
Brexit: what now, indeed?

Test of legality

8th August 2016 | government-administration
The Supreme Court's "named person" decision points up the need for thorough scrutiny of Scottish Parliament legislation

Developer contributions need circular compliance

21st July 2016 | planning/environment
Failure to adhere unlawful without justification

Performance bond or guarantee?

21st July 2016 | planning/environment
Court upholds bond claim arising from Scottish Coal Company works

Indemnity covered land transfer outwith option exercise

21st July 2016 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Developer to compensate for transfer under s 75 agreement

Where policy meets statute: court backs minister

21st July 2016 | government-administration , planning/environment
Affordable housing case also covers consultation and equality duty

Property dealings struck down as gratuitous alienations

21st July 2016 | insolvency
Supreme Court rules scheme aimed at avoiding creditors

Letter: should sheriffs be available by phone?

13th July 2016 | civil litigation
Reply to letter from Al Gordon

Letter: less stress than the city

13th July 2016 | careers
Why do solicitors ignore the alternative?
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