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News>
Crofters Commission should be abolished: report
Committee of inquiry wants to see land and house occupation tied to crofting use
Call for evidence on constitution proposals
Joint committee of Parliament seeks views on government's Constitutional Renewal Bill
Community network begins child law service
Not-for-profit advice body opens in Edinburgh
Features>
Big leap forward
The Society's Vice President sets out the background against which the proposals for new business structures have been drawn up, and why it is time to push for change
Independence: still viable?
Yes-no debate on the question "Can we preserve professional independence in a legal business not owned by solicitors?"
FAIs: a new lease of life
The review of fatal accident inquiries to be undertaken by Lord Cullen is an opportunity to address various concerns recently expressed in relation to the conduct of inquiries
Events Diary>
14 May 2008 Risk Management Roadshow
Update. Venue: Apex City Quay, Dundee. Time: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm. To book a place please contact us on 0131 476 8201 or update@lawscot.org.uk or visit our website at www.lawscot.org.uk/update
14 May 2008 The 2008 ultimate qualified acceptance, Glasgow
For more info on Central Law Training’s courses - call 0141 225 6700 or email scotenquiries@centlaw.com - alternatively, book online at http://www.clt.co.uk
15 May 2008 Family law for conveyancers, Edinburgh
For more info on Central Law Training’s courses - call 0141 225 6700 or email scotenquiries@centlaw.com - alternatively, book online at http://www.clt.co.uk
From the Library>
The name game: rebranding legal firms
"Every firm's name is its brand ... It may be that more should be aiming to be punchier and more easily remembered even where a generic type brand is not possible or appropriate."