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