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Society issues discussion paper on legal aid representation
President proposes enhanced LANT system
Another law firm judicial factor appointed
Cupar firm McQuittys in hands of court officer
Society given “reasonable” rating for conduct complaint handling
SLCC audit of timescales finds room for improvement
Society consults on new legal aid negotiating structure
Faculties asked how to achieve effective decision making
Profits down for Scots law firms, latest survey shows
2012 Cost of Time report shows average back to 2010 level
Finance director joins Law Society Council
Liam McCabe succeeds lay member Professor Kay Hampton
Glasgow to host 2015 Commonwealth Law Conference
Society backs bid for biennial event
Society challenged over LANT as protest plans take shape
GBA and EBA ask for clarification of role and remit
Society to host web chat on legal aid
President and LANT convener to take questions on package decision
Society briefs MSPs on legal aid amendments
Stage 3 letter notes improvements but restates opposition to contributions
Trainee numbers show another dip
2012 total of 472 is 98% of 2011 figure
Majority against Government legal aid moves
Society reports mixed response from faculties to package of concessions