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Levels of debate
Here's hoping that discussion of the proposed constitution will be less bitter than some recent arguments
Journey of discovery
Council awayday session explores strategy for the way ahead
Manifesto hits the headlines
Much support for better education in the law, but how to achieve it?
Manifesto days
Positive media coverage of Society's programme reflects our views being taken seriously
Vice Presidential candidate manifestos for 2011-12
Personal statements by Oliver Adair, Austin Lafferty and David Newton ahead of poll by Council members
Council confidential
Outcomes from the leak saga
Open letter to the President of the Law Society of Scotland on media policy
Call to withdraw proposed media protocol in the interests of open government
The half-baked doughnuts saga
The real questions for discussion over the Access to Justice Committee's SLAB plan?
Standing up for democracy
A defence to some recent accusations
Opening up justice
Committee's ambitious plans deserve support
Let the members have their say
Constitution changes need to protect rights
The great constitution turnoff?
Even recent events have not prompted many responses to the consultation
Lessons from others' reform efforts
Council membership changes could enhance effective representation of solicitors
Constitution "in serious need of overhaul"
Current standing orders unable to deliver results needed
Society's constitution must be modernised
Lay members help profession stay in touch with public
What did you do in the hols? - We talked
Lengthy agenda for Society and Government before bill finalised
Section 92 has its teeth drawn
Final stage 2 sitting amends Society provisions
Will writer concerns recognised in stage 2 amendments
Commentary on Justice Committee's third sitting on amendments to the bill
Justice Committee backs compromise proposal
Commentary on the stage 2 committee sitting of 15 June
Guarantee Fund: negotiations continue
The Society is pressing the Government to accept that only practices that it regulates should have a claim on the fund
Constitution reform now a priority
Proposals are about to go to consultation - look out for the next e-bulletin
Cards on the table
Time to put the ball in the Parliament's court
Guarantee Fund: a reply
Convener assures solicitors that the fund is not vulnerable to a catastrophic claim
The choice for the profession
Society's AGM motion is necessary to provide unity and a long term solution