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This paper delivered at the legal aid conference, argues that the interests of justice require better remuneration for solicitors appearing in children's hearing cases
President's message: A quiet month engagement-wise belies the work that continues at the Society on important issues facing the profession
Proposes reforms to the Child Support Agency will only succeed if they can bring the interests of the children concerned to the forefront
Differing views on whether the LLB currently offers a proper grounding in Scots law, and an explanation of the Society's role as regulator
Three simple calculations based on the 2005 Cost of Time Survey to help work out the point at which a firm becomes profitable
The rationale behind the imminent birth of the Citizen's Account, and the legal issues involved
The new system of Additional Support Needs Tribunals to hear disputes over young people needing special educational provision
Some tips on how to achieve the efficient conduct of a meeting
How effective management of software licences can not only keep organisations on the right side of the law, but also serve business objectives
Some of the activities that might form part of a practice's risk management plan for the year
Interview with Graeme Pagan, founder of Will Aid, as to why he is starting a new Scottish Will Aid organisation
Latest criminal cases, including driving disqualification; verdicts; Anderson appeals; Crown disclosure; mixed statements; jury directions
Solicitors need to rethink past assumptions on jurisdiction where there is a cross-border element in cases concerning children
The House of Lords rules on when an employment contract with a foreign element can be subject to UK employment rights
The new artist's resale right, implementing an EU directive in UK law, is set to benefit a wide range of artists
Reports relating to Calum Watson Blyth; Philip George Dawson; Messrs MacRoberts and Richard Barrie (section 42A appeal)
Sites offering guidance on conciliation procedures
Review of Gods vs The Gavel (Hamilton)
Overview of the Scottish Law Commission's discussion papers on reforming the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979
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
President's message: the Society commits to working with the Executive this year on the new complaints system, as it already is on legal aid and house purchasers' packs
By giving up complaints handling the Society will restore relations with the profession, but the Executive has a challenge to devise a fair system
Many firms, especially smaller practices, overlook the need for an up to date partnership agreement to help resolve issues that arise on changes in the partnership
The Chancellor's volte-face over self-invested personal pensions, and its effect