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Fewer complaints, but more needing resolved: SLCC half year figures
Numbers down but fewer rejected at initial stage
Problem conveyancing cases do not mean systemic issues: Bowen report
Former sheriff principal's conclusions published on Brebner/Happy Valley
Solicitors' views sought on SLCC fee and budget plans
Society opens short consultation on 2015-16 proposals
Complaints Commission proposes general levy cut
Informal resolution helping to reduce costs
Court holds action settled despite solicitor's lack of authority
Disgruntled litigant should have taken action against solicitor
Intervention by Society in Borders legal firm
Partner absence forces professional body to act
Judge grants leave to appeal SLCC complaint dismissal
Issue of instructions in relation to fraud allegation should be considered
Society targets pay gap in revised equality strategy
Rule changes could follow if voluntary approach fails
Mediation bringing quicker complaint resolution: SLCC annual report
Compensation figures average £1,000 a day in 2013-14
Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate
UK lawyers unite to reaffirm client confidentiality
Joint declaration marks first European Lawyers Day
Search engine launched to help find EU lawyers
Users can search in own language for assistance on continent
Regulation changes on Society's agenda following consultations
Further proposals to be developed on entity regulation and charging
Heads up for solicitors over Counter Terrorism Week
Awareness campaign highlights reporting duties for suspected offences
Barred solicitor found in breach of interdict against practice
Case against John O'Donnell continued for penalty to be decided
SLCC not obliged to seek comment on solicitors' file notes
Court rejects complainer's appeal against "totally without merit" ruling
Legal complaints video released for public benefit
Society and SLCC combine to help people understand process
Dean writes to Advocate General over lawyer surveillance
"Questions which require answers" over circumstances and safeguards
Legal privilege broken by government agencies, documents show
MI5, MI6 and GCHQ guidance allowed interception
Complaints Commission consults on rules changes
Revision includes time bar changes and new oral hearings
High Court accused must have informed choice of lawyer: appeal court
Practice rules “inadequate” to ensure accused properly advised
Final week of key regulation consultations
10 October deadline for responses to Society papers
Solicitors back improved partner training requirements
Society consultation reveals support for two-stage process
Inner House rules on solicitors' implied representations
Agent for borrower represents no knowledge of fraud