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  5. April 2007

April 2007

The bigger picture
President's message: the major issues currently being discussed with government require both sides to keep the wider policy issues and objectives in mind
Citizen justice
Opinion that the next Scottish Parliament should embrace ambition for civil justice by pursuing reforms such as those suggested in the article
Purely rhetoric?
A critical view of party politicians' lack of awareness of the effect of legal aid cutbacks on access to justice, expressing newer lawyers' fears for the future
Purely rhetoric?
A critical view of party politicians' lack of awareness of the effect of legal aid cutbacks, plus a survey of the party manifesto pledges on justice
Profit, team by team
Second article based on the 2006 Cost of Time Survey looks at comparative figures for salaries and overheads, and assessing profitability of departments within a firm
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In this issue

  • The bigger picture
  • Citizen justice
  • Purely rhetoric?
  • Purely rhetoric? (1)
  • Profit, team by team
  • Bring them home
  • Bring them home (1)
  • Local roots
  • Wanted! (for conspiracy)
  • One voice
  • AGM report
  • Dealing positively with client concerns
  • Block fees: the story behind the changes
  • Think before you charge
  • For the high jump
  • Jury questions
  • Put to the test
  • Yet another expense
  • Planning with people
  • Lifting the lid
  • Website reviews
  • Book reviews
  • Home is where the heart is
  • PSG - new certificate of title
  • SEPA: apply online and save
  • SEPA: apply online and save (1)

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