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Only privileged material can be kept from SLCC: court
Judges allow Commission to decide what it needs to see for investigation
SLCC warns of extra burden from court privilege ruling
Legal firms and SLCC itself "face costs" in dealing with privilege issues
Solicitors risk Equality Act issues: disability survey
Legal Services Agency research finds disabled put off from seeking advice
Industry accolades for Thorntons staff
Talented practitioners are honoured for their work
Turnover and profits are up at Burness Paull
Law firm announces staff promotions and strong financial results
Dentons marks MMS anniversary with in-house hub launch
Home Grown Academy will provide mix of advice, news and webinars
Michael Collins returns to BTO in senior role
Lawyer joins Property and Professional Liability team
Boyd Legal acquires Somerville & Russell client work
Private client and property work transferred as Musselburgh firm closes
DLA Piper offers client fitness challenge programme
Partnership with coaching specialists will provide autumn challenge
Changes planned for Scotland’s legal services
Bid to improve accountability and transparency
Gregor Mitchell joins BTO in Edinburgh
Lawyer will head up firm’s Private Client team
Legal complaints reform proposals published for views
Ministers seek to reduce time and cost through more flexible system
SLCC's new analysis tool aims to avert future complaints
Analysis form will help address causes and impact of complaints
SLCC seeks survey help as it updates guidance
Practitioners asked for views on dealing with complaints at first instance
SLCC issues service guidance for COVID-19 period
Advice on managing client expectations during emergency
Shepherd & Wedderburn sets up COVID-19 advisory group
Specialists combine to offer practical advice
Lord Advocate can claim legal advice privilege, judge rules
Exchanges with COPFS solicitors protected in restraint order claim
Master Policy brokers publish letters of engagement guide
Interactive Lockton guide provides points to consider
Guide to dealing with the vulnerable published by SLCC Consumer Panel
New complaints advice for legal professionals marks Consumer Rights Day
Wife interdicts solicitors from acting for husband in divorce
Court not satisfied of precautions to protect her as former client
SLCC releases guide to avoiding family law complaints
Best practice advice is based on experience of real cases
SLCC simplifies complaints levy policy
Factors set out as to when £3,500 levy may be reduced
One in three solicitors at risk of violence, survey finds
Assault, threatening behaviour or communications commonplace
Solicitors' guide to preventing complaints published by SLCC
Advice on 10 steps to avoid the most common scenarios