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Professional bodies unite in stand against corruption

11th May 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Pledge issued to coincide with London summit

SLCC hosts round table discussion on sanctions

28th April 2016 | professional regulation
Event focuses on draft guidance for professional regulators

Coulters and HBJ Property join forces

27th April 2016 | practice management , professional regulation
Merged business to use Coulters name in residential and commercial markets

Solicitor suspended for failures to act or communicate

14th April 2016 | professional regulation
Catalogue of failings results in three year suspension

Solicitor struck off for indecent images offences

13th April 2016 | professional regulation
Conviction "incompatible with being on the roll"

Legal jargon still a barrier to consumers, board research finds

11th April 2016 | client relations , professional regulation
England & Wales report targets improving accessibility

SLCC publishes consultation responses and answers criticisms

1st April 2016 | professional regulation
Complaints body emphasises its wider role

Revenge blackmail attempt leads to solicitor being struck off

1st April 2016 | professional regulation
Tribunal bars man jailed for extortion bid against alleged former abuser

SLCC set to approve time limit changes

25th March 2016 | professional regulation
Clients would have three years rather than one to make complaint

Focus on core functions, Society tells SLCC

24th March 2016 | professional regulation
Response to strategy consultation questions chosen priorities

SLCC to host discussion on draft sanctions guidance

11th March 2016 | professional regulation
Document aims to achieve consistency by professional bodies

Discipline Tribunal acts in two misconduct cases

10th March 2016 | professional regulation
One solicitor struck off and one suspended for serious failings

Vice Dean stands up for defence counsel against Carloway comments

2nd March 2016 | criminal law , professional regulation
Judges and Faculty should work together to uphold standards: Jackson

SSDT annual report records 25 misconduct findings

1st March 2016 | professional regulation
Practice rules and CML Handbook breaches predominate

Mandates, restrictions and legal aid in proposed practice rule changes

26th February 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Society opens consultation ahead of AGM discussion

Appeal court decisions clarify SLCC sift tests

8th February 2016 | professional regulation
Rulings affect repetition of client allegations, and late complaints

Society looks for solicitor comments on SLCC levy proposals

5th February 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Members' views wanted ahead of response to consultations

SLCC proposes small levy rise and big procedure changes

29th January 2016 | professional regulation
Strategy consultation opens alongside proposal for £316 levy

Letting Agent Regulations will avoid duplicate work for solicitors: Society

19th January 2016 | law society of scotland , professional regulation | Housing
Amendments achieved to draft code, though "conflict potential remains"

SLCC welcomes English legal services review

14th January 2016 | professional regulation
Complaints body will "closely monitor" CMA study as it revises strategy

Court of Session rules on two discipline cases

11th January 2016 | civil litigation , human rights , professional regulation
Penalty reduced in one case; judicial review dismissed in other

Complaints Commission publishes first decision summaries

23rd December 2015 | client relations , professional regulation
Six complaints upheld and six not, in July-September collection

SLCC to publish determination decisions

10th December 2015 | client relations , professional regulation
Quarterly anonymised release will demonstrate case handling process

Complaints Commission reports rising resolution success rate

4th December 2015 | professional regulation
Annual report shows fewer complaints going to full determination
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