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Professional bodies unite in stand against corruption
Pledge issued to coincide with London summit
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SLCC hosts round table discussion on sanctions
Event focuses on draft guidance for professional regulators
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Coulters and HBJ Property join forces
Merged business to use Coulters name in residential and commercial markets
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Solicitor suspended for failures to act or communicate
Catalogue of failings results in three year suspension
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Solicitor struck off for indecent images offences
Conviction "incompatible with being on the roll"
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Legal jargon still a barrier to consumers, board research finds
England & Wales report targets improving accessibility
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SLCC publishes consultation responses and answers criticisms
Complaints body emphasises its wider role
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Revenge blackmail attempt leads to solicitor being struck off
Tribunal bars man jailed for extortion bid against alleged former abuser
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SLCC set to approve time limit changes
Clients would have three years rather than one to make complaint
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Focus on core functions, Society tells SLCC
Response to strategy consultation questions chosen priorities
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SLCC to host discussion on draft sanctions guidance
Document aims to achieve consistency by professional bodies
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Discipline Tribunal acts in two misconduct cases
One solicitor struck off and one suspended for serious failings
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Vice Dean stands up for defence counsel against Carloway comments
Judges and Faculty should work together to uphold standards: Jackson
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SSDT annual report records 25 misconduct findings
Practice rules and CML Handbook breaches predominate
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Mandates, restrictions and legal aid in proposed practice rule changes
Society opens consultation ahead of AGM discussion
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Appeal court decisions clarify SLCC sift tests
Rulings affect repetition of client allegations, and late complaints
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Society looks for solicitor comments on SLCC levy proposals
Members' views wanted ahead of response to consultations
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SLCC proposes small levy rise and big procedure changes
Strategy consultation opens alongside proposal for £316 levy
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Letting Agent Regulations will avoid duplicate work for solicitors: Society
Amendments achieved to draft code, though "conflict potential remains"
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SLCC welcomes English legal services review
Complaints body will "closely monitor" CMA study as it revises strategy
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Court of Session rules on two discipline cases
Penalty reduced in one case; judicial review dismissed in other
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Complaints Commission publishes first decision summaries
Six complaints upheld and six not, in July-September collection
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SLCC to publish determination decisions
Quarterly anonymised release will demonstrate case handling process
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Complaints Commission reports rising resolution success rate
Annual report shows fewer complaints going to full determination