Blogs & opinions
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Undermined, or strengthened?
Is Scots law losing out because of the devolution settlement?
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The half-baked doughnuts saga
The real questions for discussion over the Access to Justice Committee's SLAB plan?
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The joke's over
Time to bring a dose of realism to health and safety issues
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The bill in retrospect
Don't lose sight of the bigger picture
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Home reports: questions remain
There seems to be more to the initial evaluation than the Government press release suggests
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Comment on the Agricultural Holdings Acts consultation
Government proposes amending order covering 1991 and 2003 Acts
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Standing up for democracy
A defence to some recent accusations
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Effect of the Akzo judgment
"Premature to legislate" on ABS pending Supreme Court judgment in Prudential tax appeal
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Time to address E&T funding
Pressures to contribute will grow
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Opening up justice
Committee's ambitious plans deserve support
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Cold comfort
Telephone cold calls are the latest business practice to come under the spotlight. Should we ban them?
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The way the money goes
How far can Government pursue intelligent savings, rather than just cuts and more cuts?
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The better path?
The legal profession in England & Wales is coming to appreciate aspects of our model in Scotland
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ARTL: taking a stand
Are solicitors justified in resisting the pressure to automate?
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Where now for Lord Gill?
The civil courts review proposals must be pushed forward despite the public spending constraints
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Let the members have their say
Constitution changes need to protect rights
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The great constitution turnoff?
Even recent events have not prompted many responses to the consultation
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Lessons from others' reform efforts
Council membership changes could enhance effective representation of solicitors
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Constitution "in serious need of overhaul"
Current standing orders unable to deliver results needed
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Society's constitution must be modernised
Lay members help profession stay in touch with public
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A stitch in time
Could earlier discussions on police interviews not have saved a lot of hassle?
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What did you do in the hols? - We talked
Lengthy agenda for Society and Government before bill finalised
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Section 92 has its teeth drawn
Final stage 2 sitting amends Society provisions
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Useful exchanges at judicial appointments seminar
Interested audience - but gender balance as before