the magazine : Feb 2006
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FeaturesLegal science or law-lite?Differing views on whether the LLB currently offers a proper grounding in Scots law, and an explanation of the Society's role as regulator Heads above waterThree simple calculations based on the 2005 Cost of Time Survey to help work out the point at which a firm becomes profitable Your name on fileThe rationale behind the imminent birth of the Citizen's Account, and the legal issues involved A welcome additionThe new system of Additional Support Needs Tribunals to hear disputes over young people needing special educational provision The Pagan missionInterview with Graeme Pagan, founder of Will Aid, as to why he is starting a new Scottish Will Aid organisation |
 
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Articles
Still waters run deep
President's message: A quiet month engagement-wise belies the work that continues at the Society on important issues facing the profession
Catch-up or patch-up?
Proposes reforms to the Child Support Agency will only succeed if they can bring the interests of the children concerned to the forefront
Another ***** meeting?
Some tips on how to achieve the efficient conduct of a meeting
A neglected asset
How effective management of software licences can not only keep organisations on the right side of the law, but also serve business objectives
Planning a year of action
Some of the activities that might form part of a practice's risk management plan for the year
A good case to read
Latest criminal cases, including driving disqualification; verdicts; Anderson appeals; Crown disclosure; mixed statements; jury directions
Jurisdiction: dispelling the myth
Solicitors need to rethink past assumptions on jurisdiction where there is a cross-border element in cases concerning children
That special something
The House of Lords rules on when an employment contract with a foreign element can be subject to UK employment rights
The art of cashing in
The new artist's resale right, implementing an EU directive in UK law, is set to benefit a wide range of artists
Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal
Reports relating to Calum Watson Blyth; Philip George Dawson; Messrs MacRoberts and Richard Barrie (section 42A appeal)
Website reviews
Sites offering guidance on conciliation procedures
Book reviews
Review of Gods vs The Gavel (Hamilton)
In on the Act
Overview of the Scottish Law Commission's discussion papers on reforming the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979
Keeper's corner
An explanation of the ministerial targets for turnaround times, and the strategies for dealing with them; and a request for views on the future of the column
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."