Blogs & opinions
Taking concerns seriously
The Society must be seen to be listening to, and working for, its members following the support shown at yesterday's AGM
Transparency at work
Society wins the budget vote, but has to promise clearer figures
Heads and hearts
We all like to pay less, but do the arguments for the Flint motion stand up?
Rights across the board
The contrasting human rights issues in the news this week should make us reflect
How far can we cut the PC fee?
Solicitors should consider the level of representation and service they want from the Society
Regulation, a blessing in disguise
After this week's news, no one should doubt the value of close supervision
Class event
60th anniversary conference lived up to its billing
Conference impressions
A successful reception at Edinburgh Castle yesterday was followed by a stirring start to the 60th anniversary conference from the two leading law officers
A week to remember
This coming week sees the climax of the Society's 60th anniversary year
Painting by numbers
Budget picture is not a pretty one, and seems to lack a sense of strategy
The limits of review
Criminal Cases Review Commissions were never intended to turn back the centuries
Up the down escalator
"Access to the professions" research needs to look at all the angles
Legal aid - at a price
Extended civil eligibility is no giveaway
Lesson from a much valued status
The Society hopes to strengthen the links with members abroad, who still value their "brand"
Talking up the market?
How much of a revival in housing can we expect to see?
Fine tuning
Inspectorate's report on fiscal fines answers some but not all questions
Shutting the stable door
Proposed financial services supervision is partial restoration of common sense
Staff have needs too
Legal firms are adopting pragmatic responses to the present economic difficulties, but these should focus as much on the needs of staff as on the structure of the business
Choosing the ground
Any review of solicitor advocates and rights of audience has to be seen to be impartial
Plenty of meat in this one
Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill gives Holyrood something to chew over
Claiming from the needy
How much should the Government be able to reclaim when benefit errors are made?
The price of extended rights
Solicitor advocates right to support call for review
Free speech needs consistency
Why ban Geert Wilders when his film is still being screened?
Four heads better than one
UK and Irish law societies sharing ideas to help members through recession