Blogs & opinions archive for 2010
- Posts in 2010
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