Blogs & opinions
Private sector removings not subject to ECHR: Supreme Court
New ruling states Parliament has set balance of rights
Housing (Scotland) Act 2014… the changes are coming!
Work in hand for commencement through 2017 into 2018
Letting agent pleads guilty under Unfair Trading Regulations
Landlords held to be “consumers”, opening door to further cases
Does a registered social landlord need a PSC register?
Different rules apply to companies and registered societies
Letter: Balanced approach?
Client balances: does the Society apply different rules to itself regarding members' money?
£42.20: four more years
Will the Society now stand up for legal aid practitioners?
Art of the possible
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
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
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
Principles do not apply to “other substantial reason” cases
EU nationals retain rights to remain, Government confirms
No change until Brexit process completed; some will keep rights
Agency worker protected by whistleblowing provisions
EAT holds sufficient direction by hirer for worker status
CBI chair advises on countering racial hatred
Businesses and unions back terms of employer advice
When is a protected conversation truly protected?
EAT rules on what s 111A actually deems inadmissible
Letter: board or committee?
Confusion in licensing terminology is common, but should be avoided
Letter: bons mots
Brexit: what now, indeed?
Test of legality
The Supreme Court's "named person" decision points up the need for thorough scrutiny of Scottish Parliament legislation
Developer contributions need circular compliance
Failure to adhere unlawful without justification
Performance bond or guarantee?
Court upholds bond claim arising from Scottish Coal Company works
Indemnity covered land transfer outwith option exercise
Developer to compensate for transfer under s 75 agreement
Where policy meets statute: court backs minister
Affordable housing case also covers consultation and equality duty
Property dealings struck down as gratuitous alienations
Supreme Court rules scheme aimed at avoiding creditors
Letter: should sheriffs be available by phone?
Reply to letter from Al Gordon
Letter: less stress than the city
Why do solicitors ignore the alternative?