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October 2001

President’s report
Terrorism is anathema to all who believe the rule of law is sacred – a response to the events of 11 September 2001
Modernising company law
How the company law review might impact on directors’ duties and remuneration
Framework established for collective redundancies
Employment law update on issues including unfair dismissal and new employment tribunal rules
Time to re-think conveyancing customs
Argument that Scotland’s land registration process is in danger of being made to look cumbersome by the streamlined English approach
Crying freedom
Argument that behind the fine rhetoric, Scotland’s judicial appointments process remains shrouded in secrecy
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In this issue

  • President’s report
  • Modernising company law
  • Framework established for collective redundancies
  • Time to re-think conveyancing customs
  • Crying freedom
  • Diversity – accepting the challenge
  • Expediting commercial resolutions
  • D-Day approaches!
  • Observations on remedy of interdict
  • Dishonesty of clients – how do you spot it?
  • The Professional Competence Course
  • Book reviews

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