Blogs & opinions
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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
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"March on Murrayfield!"
It's never too late to send a message to Holyrood that external ownership is incompatible with independence
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Edinburgh Qs and As
Points from the floor at the Edinburgh ABS roadshow
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Decision time approaches
Journal Online's referendum page will be forum for all sides
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Thirteen firms call for support of reform
Open letter claims solicitors must have options to ensure level playing field
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No stopping the tide
Argument that change is coming, like it or not, and the profession has to get smart in how it faces up to it
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Don't forget the consultation
If the Society is to be an ABS regulator, it needs members' views on what it should attempt to do
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Voting for change
A vote for legal services reform is a vote to help keep the profession in charge of its destiny
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Independence in context
Some questions to consider in relation to section 92 of the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
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Time to keep feet on the ground
Debate on professional independence has to be based on actuality