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SLCC proposes 3.5% budget and levy increase
2020-21 budget proposals, and 2020-24 strategy plans, out for consultation
Judicial review of SSDT expenses award held incompetent
Finding could have been appealed like other tribunal orders
Carloway misconduct complaint against QC found without merit, report claims
Email on courts' treatment of party litigants not accepted for investigation
Three new appointments to Discipline Tribunal
Solicitors named by Lord President
CMA to research taking forward Roberton report for Government
Competition body welcomes proposal for single regulator
SLCC erred in admitting vexatious litigant's unvouched complaints
No ground for treating differently from others rejected: appeal court
Angus solicitor struck off on five misconduct complaints
John Hamilton misled clients and failed to act in best interests
Society research shows level of solicitor money laundering exposure
Figures highlight global client base and value of property transactions
Court refuses leave to appeal against SLCC time bar decisions
No error of law or process found in three cases
Seven struck off from 25 misconduct findings: SSDT annual report
Tribunal decided 33 cases in 2018; four solicitors cleared
SLCC confirms practice owner-based fee rise in 2019-20 budget
Society criticises "unreasonable" 9.6% spending rise
New practice rules to clarify AML compliance
In force date coincides with new Society committee
Discipline Tribunal publishes findings in Ahmed-Sheikh case
Ignorance of rules did not avoid solicitors' responsibility
Glasgow University conference marks role in women in law centenary
Lady Wolffe and Lady Hale lead speakers at commemorative event
Discipline Tribunal south of border to adopt civil standard of proof
Protection of public interest, and reputation of profession, behind change
Civil standard of proof for discipline cases? Tribunal seeks views
Consultation opens on following trend in professional conduct matters
Responses support shift in levy burden, SLCC states
Board still to make final decision on budget
New committee adds to Society's AML efforts
Legal and lay applications invited to join new oversight group
Code of conduct introduced for family mediators
New code and statement intended to enhance accreditation scheme
Guide to dealing with the vulnerable published by SLCC Consumer Panel
New complaints advice for legal professionals marks Consumer Rights Day
SLCC budget rises wrong, Society argues in response
Proposed 9% increase challenged for impact on profession
Wife interdicts solicitors from acting for husband in divorce
Court not satisfied of precautions to protect her as former client
Solicitors consulted on complaints handling practice rule changes
AGM to consider new rules under three headings
Solicitor avoids striking off for "contrived" fee notes
Tribunal finds case exceptional but restricts practising certificate