Blogs & opinions
 
    Is the writing on the wall for the law firm pen?
Sean Callery at the Law Society deliberates the role of the humble pen
   
    New deal, same fundamentals
Human rights debate is not just about Europe
   
    Letter: unpacking the toolkit
Registers of Scotland respond to the lead article for April
   
    Cooling-off consternation
Guidance needed on "impractical" regulations
   
    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
   
    Top tips for CLC 2015
How to get the best out of the Glasgow 2015 event next month