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