Blogs & opinions
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A representative legal profession: cornerstone of fairness and justice
Address to the reception at the Scottish Parliament for the Campaign for Fair Access to the Legal Profession
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Austin's angle: front of house
Austin Lafferty shines a light an often overlooked cornerstone of the successful practice
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Closing submissions
Time to test whether the Scottish Court Service consultation on restructuring the courts is realistic in its ambitions
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Shall we party for our friend's 21st?
Let's plan for the £42.20 legal aid rate reaching the milestone next April
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Letter: Time to stop the title raiders
Extend the jurisdiction of the Lands Tribunal to prevent ransom demands
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Letter: A pedigree defended
The story of Andrew Jameson McCulloch
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Austin's angle: your file as lifejacket
There are many reasons for making sure files are complete. Most of them potentially involve professional survival