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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
Ian Smart on the ABS referendum result
President insists that Council policy will be informed by both referendum and SGM
The SGM: who said what
Main points from today's debate
All quiet on the western front?
SGM adjourns for talks: could we see consensus yet?
How to tighten up the bill
Issues on which the Society intends to press for amendments to the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
The Master Policy: a question for the profession
Whether and how far to bring licensed providers under the Master Policy is being carefully considered by the Society – views are invited
Polling runs from today
The referendum is open for voting from 23 March until 7 April. Members should receive instructions today
ABS roadshow presentations online
Edinburgh event available to view
Don't forget the consultation
If the Society is to be an ABS regulator, it needs members' views on what it should attempt to do
Voting for change
A vote for legal services reform is a vote to help keep the profession in charge of its destiny
Independence in context
Some questions to consider in relation to section 92 of the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
Time to keep feet on the ground
Debate on professional independence has to be based on actuality
A time to listen
Complaints Commission projections have been well wide of the mark so far
Half-time report
President's report on what was achieved during the 2009 part of his term
Past, present and future: a Christmas reflection
The Society is working to achieve its vision for itself and for the solicitors' profession
A case stated
Positive feedback from the Justice Committee hearing shows respect in which the Society is held
Committee starts from first principles
Stage 1 hearings on Legal Services Bill taking nothing for granted
Two into one can't go?
Can the Society continue with its dual role?
Gill: time for action
Lord Gill consulted extensively on his civil courts review and we should press ahead with his recommendations
Across the great divide
A Harpers man honouring Joe Beltrami is a metaphor for the profession pulling together
Inside view
How work experience at the Society convinced one young student that he wants to be a solicitor
Opportunity knocks – US style
Scots and American lawyers in New York and Chicago are open to ideas for building links