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March 2003
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Scottish Legal Voice
Launch of an internet-based networking and discussion forum for the legal profession
Authorised professional firms post n2
A reminder of the authorisation requirements under Part IV of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
Powers of attorney and executries
Circumstances in which a solicitor acting as administrator of a client’s funds or in a representative capacity should have their fees assessed independently by an auditor
Conflict of interest rules: builders/developers
Professional Practice Committee agree relaxation to the conflict of interest rules where solicitors provide only an estate agency service to a builder or developer
Delivering a modern justice system
The Justice Minister reflects on the Executive’s record in reforming the justice system
Conveyancing aspects of cross border transactions
The main sets of standard conditions used for the sale of properties in England
What the more profitable firms are getting right
The findings on the 2002 cost of time survey, and the financial structures that make some firms more profitable than others
Structure your thoughts to cope with change
Despite an uncertain outlook, solicitors can still take control of their professional lives if they take time to think and plan
What price equality?
Equality before the law is often no more than an ideal
A handy tool for the family lawyer
Author recommends use of the section 3(5) deed of arrangement for family lawyers seeking to discharge parental responsibilities
Reminder of the need for separate craves
Latest civil cases, including wrong defenders; pleadings; decrees; conjoining actions; family actions; expenses; summary causes
It could happen to you
New Chief Executive of Legal Defence Union makes the case for signing up to membership
Reducing the burden of keeping track of time
The benefits of investing in electronic time recording applications
The Data Protection Act – what you need to know
Best practice for legal firms when dealing with issues under the 1998 Act
Seven steps to effective risk management
Part 2 of a survey of practical steps, procedures and disciplines which assist solicitors in controlling professional risk and avoiding claims
Client relations
The importance of communication in effective client relations
Plain speaking
Part 9 (end) of a series encouraging lawyers to use plain language in dealings with clients
Europe
EU update including legal aid; company law; civil law
Website reviews
Reviews of sites relating to consumer law
Book reviews
Review of International Law
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