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