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?