Blogs & opinions
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Ten month delay did not vitiate contact refusal
Lapse of time did not alter substance, sheriff principal rules
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Maintenance payments: ascribed to arrears first?
Court holds intention was to meet current payments
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Relocation bid fails to get off the ground
Sheriff questions how case ever reached proof stage
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“Sham” separation allegation rejected in assets claim
Action to reduce alienations fails on residence grounds
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Letter: relocation – why Edinburgh?
What alternatives did the Society consider to its planned office move?
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Letter: law students ARE taught life skills
A teacher responds to "The evolving lawyer" column
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The limits of sovereignty
Would it actually be desirable for Parliament to be unfettered, as Human Rights Act opponents presuppose?
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Is the writing on the wall for the law firm pen?
Sean Callery at the Law Society deliberates the role of the humble pen
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New deal, same fundamentals
Human rights debate is not just about Europe
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Letter: unpacking the toolkit
Registers of Scotland respond to the lead article for April
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Cooling-off consternation
Guidance needed on "impractical" regulations
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Much to do about smartcards
Sarah Sutton at the Law Society gets to grips with using the smartcard
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Minimum wage: what time counts?
New BIS guidance issued on travelling and sleeping
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Further changes to Immigration Rules
Amendments now in force affect foreign workers and students
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Appeal to be heard in tribunal fees review case
Fee income below projections as Unison renews challenge
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Disclosure differences
Scottish disclosure checks continue to reveal more than English
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ACAS disciplinary and grievance procedures code revised
Latest version covers right to be accompanied at hearings
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Commonwealth Law Conference: the finale
Sessions reveal strength of feelings over homosexuality issue
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Commonwealth Law Conference: Day 3
International trials and international surveillance dominate the day's proceedings
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Commonwealth Law Conference: Day 2
Hina Jilani keynote address illustrates how lawyers can stand up to governments
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Commonwealth Law Conference: Day 1
Lord Gill address sets the tone for Glasgow 2015
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Commonwealth Law Conference: welcoming spirit
A friendly atmosphere certainly pervaded the opening reception at Glasgow 2015
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Letter: we are not amused
Response to a letter claiming to have found unintended humour in the Journal
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Letter: don't belittle paralegals
Response to a letter appearing to make scapegoats of paralegals