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Referendum 2: requisitionists' case for voting no
The formal statement from the Scottish solicitors who requistioned the Law Society of Scotland's second referendum
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Positive vibes from our MSPs
Legal Services Bill stage 1 debate recognised the Society's positive contribution to the process
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Proceed with caution
Final shape of Legal Services Bill still up for negotiation
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No choice but to keep trying
SGM vote only shows need to keep searching for solution
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The resumed SGM: who said what
Main points from the reconvened Special General Meeting on 21 April
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United Society for a united profession
Law Society of Scotland can represent interests of all sectors of the solicitors' profession
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President's interview on the adjourned SGM
Ian Smart explains the change of date and the state of talks with the Law Agents
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Ah, the artist in us
"Is law a creative profession?" posts make good reading
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Correspondence on change to adjourned SGM date
SLAS letter alleging impropriety in procedure and the Society's reply
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McGrigors to propose amendment at adjourned Society SGM
Richard Masters explains the thinking behind his compromise proposal
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Trust must be earned
The Society's reaction to the referendum result suggests it still misjudges the strength of feeling against ABS
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It's good to talk
Result means only way forward on ABS is to find common ground
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Ian Smart on the ABS referendum result
President insists that Council policy will be informed by both referendum and SGM
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Hopes and fears on ABS
Is it taking the plunge or jumping off a cliff?
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The SGM: who said what
Main points from today's debate
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All quiet on the western front?
SGM adjourns for talks: could we see consensus yet?
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How to tighten up the bill
Issues on which the Society intends to press for amendments to the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
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“March on Murrayfield”: Anderson replies
Further comments on business ownership and professional independence
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The Master Policy: a question for the profession
Whether and how far to bring licensed providers under the Master Policy is being carefully considered by the Society – views are invited
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Regulation, new style
The solicitors who work in ABS would be subject to exactly the same professional rules and standards as all solicitors are now
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"March on Murrayfield": D&W response
A response to Gilbert Anderson's comments on what was said at public meetings
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Polling runs from today
The referendum is open for voting from 23 March until 7 April. Members should receive instructions today
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ABS roadshow presentations online
Edinburgh event available to view
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External ownership: can we really regulate?
A contrary view to the first three articles posted, based on the difficulties in making regulation work