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SLCC report shows complaints back near pre-Covid levels
Annual report for 2022-23 reveals rise in number received
Shepherd and Wedderburn hires Jamie McRorie
New partner strengthens firm's regulatory practice
Misconduct finding follows failure to hand file to SLCC
Solicitor censured and fined £1,500 when court action needed for compliance
Faculty calls on Yousaf to reconsider Regulation Bill
"Disappointing" that First Minister stands by extended powers: Dean
Judges "fundamentally opposed" to new regulation powers
Submission on bill warns of threat to Scotland's international standing
Regulation Bill a "significant step forward": SLCC
Submission supports proposed reforms while backing Roberton approach
Ministers hunt immigration lawyers coaching fake claims
Task force launched to build cases for prosecution
CMA seeks cases for study of unregulated legal services
Will writing, probate and online divorce the focus of new investigation
Solicitor's 'lapse of judgement' is condemned
Lord Malcolm notes 'quite extraordinary' behaviour
SLCC welcomes Society commitment to cut complaint times
Actions set out following report on timescales over conduct complaints
Call for views issued on Legal Services Regulation Bill
MSPs highlight interest in decision not to follow Roberton approach
Four Bars reaffirm commitment to cab rank rule
Statement by UK and Ireland Bars underlines role of cab rank rule
"Head in sand" solicitor held in contempt over complaint
Business difficulties did not excuse failure to obey order: Inner House
SLCC finds many errors in terms of business letters
Report on sample studied finds wide variations in clarity
New bill aims to improve legal complaints process
Reforms designed to bring more accountability
Discipline Tribunal consults on draft new rules
Extensive overhaul brings in many new provisions
"Head in the sand" solicitor could face contempt ruling
SLCC reports court comments in files non-compliance case
SLCC confirms proposed levy rise
Budget laid before Holyrood implements 9% increase
SLCC to make cost savings through office move
Plans announced for smaller base in wake of flexible working patterns
Society needs to shorten conduct investigations: SLCC
Report recommends action to reduce average time of more than 12 months
Professional misconduct ruling on Brian McConnachie KC
WhatsApp posts constituted "serious departure from professional standards"
SLCC open letter seeks profession support on compliance
Complaints body seeks to increase pressure on firms that withhold files
Revised SLCC Rules in force from April
Changes make updates and reflect greater use of digital processes
SLCC proposes 9% levy rise for 2023-24
Rising costs and complaints set to return levy to close to pre-Covid levels