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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?