Blogs & opinions
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Independent no more?
The apparent loss of independence of the Crown in Scotland from the executive has diminished the reputation and standing of Scottish justice
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Pushing the boundaries of practice
Benefits can flow both ways from becoming a niche player
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Know any legal terms that rhyme with dromedary?
Welcoming the Law Society of Scotland’s recent announcement, a trainee who has been working for nothing explains why “legal eagle” is the least appropriate description
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Making space for peace
A Scots lawyer who has joined an international team with the potentially dangerous task of protecting human rights defenders in Colombia, explains why his mission is necessary
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One for all?
Time to take forward the debate on the future role of the Law Society of Scotland
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Letter: No, we have not forgiven
Comment on Professor Lorne Crerar's involvement in bringing in home reports
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Scotland, my choice
A Nigerian student is pleased to have had the chance to study for his LLM at Glasgow University, while suggesting there are things that could be done to make the experience even more worthwhile
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Names no more
Society ready to help members where it can when a firm hits trouble
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Combined forces
Interested to find a sense of excitement, rather than foreboding, in those involved in recent law firm mergers
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Let the people speak - and soon!
Whether or not the concept of electoral “mandate” has any constitutional meaning, on precedent the Scottish independence referendum should be held as soon as possible
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Open to public view
Step by step approach to TV in court the right one
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Cohabitation: why no "unfair settlements" provision?
The Act allowing financial provision for cohabiting couples has a serious flaw in not enabling the court to override agreements that operate unfairly
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Letter: Capacity - on the ball?
Check that your expert knows the differences between English and Scots law
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Passing the bucks
March editorial on Diploma funding
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Letter: ARTL (again!)
Plea to Society to recommend against using ARTL until improved
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Letter: “Tough times are still ahead”
Time to invest in marketing
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The value of being nice
Good advice from the recent admission ceremony
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Commission rights and wrongs
Pinto-Duschinsky's skewed view is out of place
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Close relations
More light on the independence referendum issue
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Letter: ESTO Law
Matters that should be included in the investigation
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Letter: Predictive/anticipatory conveyancing
Foresee your client's moves or face charges from the Registers
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Letter: Can we rely on the Registers?
Keeper's error put at risk our place on a lender's panel
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Mortgages: raising the stakes
Time for a full review of professional regulation as respects lender panels
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Talk of the town
Some thoughts against the background of the mergers dominating the legal news