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Society, SLCC still at odds over regulation reform
Responses to Government consultation support opposing models

SLCC wins project management award
Improved performance recognised at Scottish Public Service Awards

Contempt of court hearing ordered over solicitor
Case relates to files not delivered to the SLCC

SLCC reduces backlog though investigations down
Annual report shows steady complaint numbers but fewer accepted

SLCC presses case against firm withholding files
Third Court of Session hearing set as complaints body seeks enforcement

SLCC shortlisted for public service project award
"Agile methodologies" work recognised in Scottish Public Service Awards

Anwar cleared of misconduct charge
Complaint arose from firm's former terms of business

SLCC consults on proposed rules revisions
Updates include digital processes and gender neutral language

SLCC obtains court order to get law firm's files
Complaints body intends to get tough over failures to deliver

Solicitor fined for copying statements to accused client
Breach of undertakings to Crown involved sensitive sexual matters

Interim reforms to legal complaints system likely
Ministers to revise regulations despite opposition to package proposals

Seven new members named for SLCC board
Three lawyer and four lay members join in April 2021 or January 2022

UK pilot will support profession recognition agreements
Government to fund technical expertise needed in negotiations

Register of interest plan for judges moves closer
SNP vows to deliver manifesto commitment

Divorce action delay costs solicitor £10,000 fine
Fine for four year period of failing to progress client's divorce

SLCC proposes levy cuts after budget revisions
General levy to come down by 5%, with bigger cut for new lawyers

SLCC challenges Society cost comparison figures
Complaints body calls cost per case rise quoted by Society "misleading"

Discipline Tribunal reports drop in cases
2019-20 annual report states pandemic a possible cause of fall

Inner House states procedure where SLCC concedes appeal
Decision covers entering process and intimating position

Good in parts: Faculty views on complaints consultation
Advocates disagree with proposals on hybrid complaints and triaging

Solicitor struck off for enabling home scheme fraud
John Craxton acted for Edwin McLaren, jailed after longest trial

Discipline Tribunal consults on expenses review
Society's abolished table of fees still being used

SLCC plans standstill levies, but promises second look
Consultation opens on budget and levy proposals for 2021-22

English solicitors back cap on LSEW council membership
Members to serve maximum of 12 years under reforms