Blogs & opinions
Fearless advocacy
A further blog from members of the Peace Brigades International team in Colombia
The battered rule of law
The continued onslaught from Government is truly depressing
Governments decide
And where legal aid is concerned, it takes a lot to force a change of mind
Austin's angle: jump before you're prodded
Being proactive is key to client confidence - and revenue
Ask a lawyer
Time for the Government to listen to informed concerns over the recommendations of the Carloway report
Competencies and public appointments
Do appointments panels truly assess the essential qualities?
Dumfries lawyers back Edinburgh/Glasgow stand
Faculty believes Government's legal aid scheme "fatally flawed"
Letter: A plea for help
Can anyone advise someone in Australia who seeks a remedy for alleged wrongs many years ago?
A representative legal profession: cornerstone of fairness and justice
Address to the reception at the Scottish Parliament for the Campaign for Fair Access to the Legal Profession
Austin's angle: front of house
Austin Lafferty shines a light an often overlooked cornerstone of the successful practice
Closing submissions
Time to test whether the Scottish Court Service consultation on restructuring the courts is realistic in its ambitions
Shall we party for our friend's 21st?
Let's plan for the £42.20 legal aid rate reaching the milestone next April
Letter: Time to stop the title raiders
Extend the jurisdiction of the Lands Tribunal to prevent ransom demands
Letter: A pedigree defended
The story of Andrew Jameson McCulloch
Austin's angle: your file as lifejacket
There are many reasons for making sure files are complete. Most of them potentially involve professional survival
Austin's angle: the ledger
The necessary chore of looking after the clients' account
Letter: More - a champion?
On Sir Thomas More and conscience
So what's new for justice?
What is the purpose of the new Government paper?
Austin's angle: set digital dictation machine to stun
The relentless rise of technology – yes, but it can save you thousands
Damage limitation
Is the Parliament up to the job?
Letter: Removings for rent arrears
Why are sheriffs apparently ignoring the mandatory provisions of the Housing Act?
Austin's angle: start as you mean to continue
Money laundering compliance is tedious but worth the effort
Flexi-training good: SYLA
Call to Society to provide further support
View from the street
Festival of Politics event gives a taste of some public perceptions of the law