Blogs & opinions

Much to do about smartcards
Sarah Sutton at the Law Society gets to grips with using the smartcard

Minimum wage: what time counts?
New BIS guidance issued on travelling and sleeping

Further changes to Immigration Rules
Amendments now in force affect foreign workers and students

Appeal to be heard in tribunal fees review case
Fee income below projections as Unison renews challenge

Disclosure differences
Scottish disclosure checks continue to reveal more than English

ACAS disciplinary and grievance procedures code revised
Latest version covers right to be accompanied at hearings

Commonwealth Law Conference: the finale
Sessions reveal strength of feelings over homosexuality issue

Commonwealth Law Conference: Day 3
International trials and international surveillance dominate the day's proceedings

Commonwealth Law Conference: Day 2
Hina Jilani keynote address illustrates how lawyers can stand up to governments

Commonwealth Law Conference: Day 1
Lord Gill address sets the tone for Glasgow 2015

Commonwealth Law Conference: welcoming spirit
A friendly atmosphere certainly pervaded the opening reception at Glasgow 2015

Letter: we are not amused
Response to a letter claiming to have found unintended humour in the Journal

Letter: don't belittle paralegals
Response to a letter appearing to make scapegoats of paralegals

The lottery of power
Power politics and the general election

Land Register: steps towards completion
Keeper's key proposals in response to consultation

Private residential tenancies due for a shakeup
Second consultation puts more flesh on the bones

More property law reforms on the way
Scottish Law Commission programme has further agenda

Unenforceable burdens
Many feudal burdens remain on titles but can no longer be enforced

End of the Park, Petitioners problem
What the Legal Writings Act will mean in practice for delivery