Sep Contents
The Scottish court system should continue to move from the confrontational to the investigational
Sheriff Principal Nicholson explains his findings and recommendations for licensing law reform
An examination of the likely impact of the Nicholson Report on the licensed trade sector
Opinions on what barriers are still in place to prevent women reaching the top, as the Society embarks on major research into the role of women in the profession
The benefits of company directors’ and officers’ liability insurance
What the new land transaction tax means for conveyancing law and how it will affect solicitors
How to get the best out of office support staff
Guidance on action to be taken in the event of a potential claim arising – defending the claim and risk management steps
The pitfalls to avoid when outsourcing IT and how to make the contract work best for you
A recommendation to take measures to prevent fraudulent instructions to transfer money from a solicitor’s client account
Report of the special general meeting of the Society held on 29 August 2003
The President’s answers to questions on the aims and operation of the new client relations system
NCIS-backed guidance will help the profession keep up its good record in reporting suspicious transactions
A solution to the question how to achieve same-day registration of title under the stamp duty land tax regime has been agreed with the Inland Revenue
Latest civil roundup, including recovering a sheriff’s notes; claim made after decree; note of appeal; expert witnesses; expenses
More modern and unconventional choices are increasingly being made in listing buildings
Description of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and its role in settling sporting disputes
Reviews of the Scottish law school websites
Review of The Law Society of Ireland 1852-2002
The Coal Authority’s commercial manager reports on the enhanced coal mining reports service
The procedure for applying for conservation body status under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 has been announced