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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
Events Diary>15 May 2008 Family law for conveyancers, EdinburghFor more info on Central Law Training’s courses - call 0141 225 6700 or email scotenquiries@centlaw.com - alternatively, book online at http://www.clt.co.uk 15 May 2008 Recent developments in family law, GlasgowFor more info on Central Law Training’s courses - call 0141 225 6700 or email scotenquiries@centlaw.com - alternatively, book online at http://www.clt.co.uk 15 May 2008 Construction Law BriefingAxiom 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."