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December 2005
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A month of contrasts
President's message: The past month's events offer reasons for optimism, but the Society recognises and shares the real concerns over the future of legal aid
Too small to be flexible?
Small and medium-sized firms can derive practical advantages from flexible working practices just as much as larger firms can
Engine overhaul
Discussion with George Way of the Coulsfield working party on civil justice, on topics canvassed by the group, plus other solicitors' views on how to improve the system
Vital voices revisited
Scottish Executive Justice Department update in advance of the Vulnerable Witnesses Act coming into force as respects adult witnesses
Letting in the law
The rapid growth in regulation of the letting industry means that landlords must tread increasingly carefully if they are to make a return on their investment
Puzzles and paradoxes
As pensions "A-Day" approaches, a look at how the statutory regime is taking shape and the actions advisers should be taking between now and 1 April
Legacy giving in a Scottish climate
Remember A Charity campaign offers a reminder of the benefits to clients and charities of testamentary bequests
New deal for PI claims
Commentary on, and text of, the Voluntary Pre-Action Protocol agreed between the Society and the Forum of Scottish Claims Managers
Data protection crackdown: do you comply?
How to stay legal under the Data Protection Act, as the Information Commissioner targets legal firms that remain unregistered
In real terms
Insurance and risk management aspects of provisions that may be found in draft contracts for provision of legal services
Access route
Interview with Frank Jarvis of the Hamilton In-Court Advice Project, which is waiting to hear whether its initial two-year term will be extended
Young solicitor's Empower award
Award to Jelina Rahman of Livingstone Brown for her work in asylum and immigration despite her own health problems
Better law-making: just lip service?
Member of the Society's Brussels office considers what the UK presidency of the EU has achieved, and the Commission's proposals for simplifying legislation
More from Brussels
Extracts from the Brussels office briefing: Services Directive; foreign language service; succession and wills; Best of Scotland Week
Appealing prospects
Latest criminal cases, including driving causing death; police interviews; prejudicial evidence; sentencing; and pending full bench appeals
The limits of diversification
The Land Court has provided guidance on the diversification provisions of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 2003, though many areas of doubt remain
Cashing in on the event
As Glasgow bids to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, some recent developments surrounding event organisation
Farewell then common law marriage
Marriage by cohabitation with habit and repute is finally to be consigned to the history books
Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal
Reports relating to Nicandro Matteo; Alexander Gilmour Malcolm
Website reviews
Some sites to help make the most of Hogmanay and New Year
Book reviews
Review of Companies, International Trade and Human Rights (Dine)
Unveiling the Islamic mortgage
The questions raised by the introduction of Shari'a-compliant mortgages within the context of Scots law
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