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July 2003
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Firms lack capital ambition
The legal profession needs to stop underselling itself in order to meet the ambitions of its talented people
Rural law firms facing issues of succession
Concern that country practices could fade away unless a new generation of practitioners can be attracted
Acquiring masters degree can be rewarding business
A postgraduate qualification can offer a route to specialisation, and the value of an MBA in managing a legal firm can be enormous
Laying firm foundations for future growth
The hard choices those considering setting up their own practice must face before taking the plunge
Registering a trademark makes patently good sense
The implications of the US signing up to the Madrid Protocol
What makes a good partner?
Author discusses the attributes common in successful partnerships and suggests young solicitors need to be shown the route
Claims information before merger options
Risk issues to be considered when contemplating practice merger or acquisition and risk management issues to be considered before and after
Shortcut routine procedures by simple codes
Repetitive word processing can be reduced to a pre-defined set of keystrokes
Jamieson arrives with reforming agenda
Interview with new Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson
CPD from afar
Competence Committee has finalised guidance in relation to distance learning
Refining details of new civil legal aid scheme
Society is working with Scottish Executive and Scottish Legal Aid Board to implement civil legal aid reform
Round the houses
Survey of legislative activity in Scottish and Westminster Parliaments with some reference to Europe
Take care with the crave
Latest civil cases, including craves; designations; witnesses; authority to settle; joint minutes; expenses; pleadings
Essentials of the anonymous Budget
Part 1 of a round-up of the 2003 Budget and Finance Bill
Changing duty on commercial leases
Radical changes are pending to the amount of stamp duty paid on leases
Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal
Report relating to George Lee McQuitty
Planning for the future – simplicity itself?
Some issues that could be addressed by the Scottish Parliament in a Planning Bill
Value of SOLAS qualification
Description of course and qualification offered by the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland
Website reviews
Reviews of sites of legal newspapers and news services
Book reviews
Review of Scottish Law of Leases
Commercial property transactions common standard
Property Standardisation Group promotes use of agreed documents and procedures in commercial property transactions
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