The Journal, April 2008

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News>

Society's paralegal scheme out for views

Consultation running on how to become "Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal"

Growth continues at Pinsent Masons

Scottish offices share in 11% revenue rise

Views sought on Glasgow court unification

SCS proposing new Justice of the Peace court to cover Glasgow and Strathkelvin sheriffdom

Features>

Big leap forward

The Society's Vice President sets out the background against which the proposals for new business structures have been drawn up, and why it is time to push for change

Independence: still viable?

Yes-no debate on the question "Can we preserve professional independence in a legal business not owned by solicitors?"

FAIs: a new lease of life

The review of fatal accident inquiries to be undertaken by Lord Cullen is an opportunity to address various concerns recently expressed in relation to the conduct of inquiries

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Events Diary>

15 May 2008 Family law for conveyancers, Edinburgh

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15 May 2008 Recent developments in family law, Glasgow

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15 May 2008 Construction Law Briefing

Axiom Advocates' "Third Thursday" lecture

From the Library>

The name game: rebranding legal firms

"Every firm's name is its brand ... It may be that more should be aiming to be punchier and more easily remembered even where a generic type brand is not possible or appropriate."

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