the magazine : Dec 2005
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FeaturesEngine overhaulDiscussion 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 revisitedScottish Executive Justice Department update in advance of the Vulnerable Witnesses Act coming into force as respects adult witnesses Letting in the lawThe 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 paradoxesAs 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 climateRemember A Charity campaign offers a reminder of the benefits to clients and charities of testamentary bequests Access routeInterview with Frank Jarvis of the Hamilton In-Court Advice Project, which is waiting to hear whether its initial two-year term will be extended |
 
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Articles
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
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
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
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
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."