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February 2010
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Another age
President's message: It's time for the profession to embrace ABS, rather than attempt to turn back the clock
Resolution is the key
Opinion comment that solicitors have a key role to play in determining whether the new Scottish arbitration law results in a renaissance in arbitration work in this jurisdiction
On the record
Report on the round table discussion convened by Information Commissioner Kevin Dunion, on freedom of information in Scotland after five years in force
Chequing out
Registers page: from 1 April, direct debit will have to be used for prepaid registration fees
ABS workout
Developments in legal services reform and the progress of the bill over the past month, with two contrasting standpoints from the legal profession
Know your books
Strengthening your financial management could be critical to success as challenging times continue, is the message from the analysis of the 2009 Cost of Time Survey
Family business and business families
The opportunities for legal firms in providing advice to family businesses, as the Society investigates whether there is a gap between what is on offer and what such clients are looking for
Forum of choice?
The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 gives the country a cutting-edge law with which it can develop expertise as a centre for arbitration - if practitioners promote it
A right to silence?
Noise, like other environmental concerns, is increasingly being viewed as raising human rights issues. This article examines how far the development has progressed
What does it mean to be a solicitor?
How standards will be set for trainees and qualifying solicitors, supported by guidance for trainers, under the education and training reforms
Traineeships down over 25%
Statistics for numbers of trainees recruited in recent years, and advice to those currently looking for traineeships
Law reform update
Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including summary justice, public services reform, Treaty of Lisbon, Alcohol Etc Bill, Home Owner etc Bill
From the Brussels office
The EU Parliament hearings on the incoming European Commissioners, and some of the policies that may be pursued during their term
Appreciation: Alfred Phillips
Obituary for an influential solicitor and former editor of the Journal
Appreciation: John Sinclair
Obituary for a sociable lawyer best remembered as Professor of Conveyancing and a Diploma teacher at Strathclyde University
Training for success
How risk management might be included in your annual training programme, and some training resources available to the profession
From here... to maternity
Managing maternity properly in the current unstable climate provides opportunities for long term business development
Ask Ash
A solicitor wonders how she can retain her personal style when asked to dress more professionally
The move in-house - do you have what it takes?
Sponsored column on the skills needed for in-house work, and how to find out more
Big decisions
Latest criminal cases, including right to presence of a solicitor during interview; punishment part of a life sentence; discretionary life
Balancing exercise
A high profile case in England illustrates the issues that arise when documents belonging to the other party in divorce proceedings are retained
Belief boundaries
Recent cases have tested the limits of the protection against discrimination on the ground of religious or philosophical belief
Details, details, details
The first column in a new quarterly pensions briefing highlights two cases where scheme amendments were held ineffective many years on
Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal
Reports of cases relating to Peter Fitzpatrick; James McRae
Website review
Resources connected with the UK Supreme Court
Book reviews
Reviews of Media Law and Human Rights (Nicol, Millar & Sharland); and vols 1 and 2 of the collected articles of Paul Gilbert
Tougher regime
The UK is stepping up its efforts to combat bribery at home and abroad, and businesses need to be ready for the Bribery Bill being passed
No guarantees?
Why insolvency practitioners should feel able to grant (necessary) warrandice without fear of exposing themselves to personal liability
Title insurance for insolvency practitioners
Sponsored column by First Title
PSG update
The Property Standardisation Group reports on recent revisions to some of its documents, and on current projects
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