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March 2010
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Future on the line
President's message: the Society's current policy on ABS allows all firms to practise in the manner they choose, and that aim should be supported at the SGM
End o' anither auld sang?
Devolution jurisprudence has resulted in there being few, if any, Scottish criminal cases that cannot be appealed to the UK Supreme Court
Rights team
Interview with JUSTICE Director Roger Smith as he visited to help a group of Scots lawyers planning to launch a Scottish equivalent
House prices rising – official
Registers of Scotland figures for the final quarter of 2009 show the first year-on-year overall rise in 15 months
ABS: time to decide
Yes-no contributions on whether we should permit ownership of businesses authorised to carry out reserved legal work to be vested in non-solicitors, plus Society and Government statements
Streamlining the Inner House
The intent and main provisions of the important reforms to the Court of Session Rules on Inner House causes, about to come into force
When cash is king
Part 2 of the analysis of the 2009 Cost of Time Survey highlights the trends in cash flow and partner capital, and some techniques for effective cash management
The shape of things to come
Main points of the Scottish Law Commission's review of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act and the changes it recommends
Effective participation?
A reply to Professor Norrie questions the efficacy and human rights compatibility of the regulations covering legal representation to relevant persons in the children's hearing system
Keeping tabs on the EU
Why the Scottish Parliament's EU scrutiny function compares poorly with what takes place elsewhere in these islands, especially following the Treaty of Lisbon
How to survive and thrive - read on
Society publishes guide to forward financial planning for practitioners
Law reform update
Recent work of the Society's Law Reform Department, including crofting reform, tax agents, non-lawyer will writers, criminal justice, alcohol, public services, legal services
All-round support
The work of the Society's Professional Practice Department, of which the valued advice service to members is only a part
Family business initiative progresses
Next stage of the Society's joint initiative with the Scottish Family Business Association
From the Brussels office
EU update on VAT in legal aid cases, and the Services Directive
World IP Day approaches
A preview of this year's event
Going beyond 2010
Some practical steps to help legal firms analyse their situation in relation to the new market in legal services, and identify the best course of action
Need life be a pressure cooker?
The need to take work-life balance seriously, as business picks up and demands on fee earners increase
Ask Ash
Advice to a solicitor who took time off to care for her mother without telling her firm
Target practice
The case for firms setting targets for risk management performance
The essence of victim
Latest civil cases, including title to sue under the ECHR, caution for expenses, affidavits, summary cause, liquidation, child support
Moved with e-motion
The Court of Session now requires motions to be enrolled and opposed electronically wherever parties are capable of doing so
Precious words
The European Court has thrown some light on the question of registration of advertising slogans as trade marks
The future of crofting
What the Crofting Reform Bill now proposes, following abandonment of the more controversial measures previously put forward
A clash of cultures
Cross-border sporting contests are giving rise to questions as to how to apply disciplinary sanctions
If it sounds too good to be true...
A recent Court of Appeal decision takes a strong line on directors' fiduciary duties as respects pursuit of business opportunities
Website review
Review of the Scottish Legal Aid Board site
Book reviews
Review of Commercial Leases (Gerber)
Services transformed
As the umbrella term for redesigning service delivery in the public sector, transformation can cover a host of legal issues
Consumer Code for Home Builders
Introducing the new code to come into effect for all home buyer registrations signed on or after 1 April
Estate agency fixed fees: the way ahead?
A fixed estate agency fee whatever the selling price? One Edinburgh solicitor estate agent has decided that that is the way ahead
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