Legal news
You are currently filtering for: regulation
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Fewer complaints, but more needing resolved: SLCC half year figures
Numbers down but fewer rejected at initial stage
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Problem conveyancing cases do not mean systemic issues: Bowen report
Former sheriff principal's conclusions published on Brebner/Happy Valley
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Solicitors' views sought on SLCC fee and budget plans
Society opens short consultation on 2015-16 proposals
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Complaints Commission proposes general levy cut
Informal resolution helping to reduce costs
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Court holds action settled despite solicitor's lack of authority
Disgruntled litigant should have taken action against solicitor
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Intervention by Society in Borders legal firm
Partner absence forces professional body to act
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Judge grants leave to appeal SLCC complaint dismissal
Issue of instructions in relation to fraud allegation should be considered
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Society targets pay gap in revised equality strategy
Rule changes could follow if voluntary approach fails
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Mediation bringing quicker complaint resolution: SLCC annual report
Compensation figures average £1,000 a day in 2013-14
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
UK lawyers unite to reaffirm client confidentiality
Joint declaration marks first European Lawyers Day
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Search engine launched to help find EU lawyers
Users can search in own language for assistance on continent
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Regulation changes on Society's agenda following consultations
Further proposals to be developed on entity regulation and charging
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Heads up for solicitors over Counter Terrorism Week
Awareness campaign highlights reporting duties for suspected offences
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Barred solicitor found in breach of interdict against practice
Case against John O'Donnell continued for penalty to be decided
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
SLCC not obliged to seek comment on solicitors' file notes
Court rejects complainer's appeal against "totally without merit" ruling
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Legal complaints video released for public benefit
Society and SLCC combine to help people understand process
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Dean writes to Advocate General over lawyer surveillance
"Questions which require answers" over circumstances and safeguards
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Legal privilege broken by government agencies, documents show
MI5, MI6 and GCHQ guidance allowed interception
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Complaints Commission consults on rules changes
Revision includes time bar changes and new oral hearings
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
High Court accused must have informed choice of lawyer: appeal court
Practice rules “inadequate” to ensure accused properly advised
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Final week of key regulation consultations
10 October deadline for responses to Society papers
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Solicitors back improved partner training requirements
Society consultation reveals support for two-stage process
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Inner House rules on solicitors' implied representations
Agent for borrower represents no knowledge of fraud