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SLCC report shows complaints back near pre-Covid levels
Annual report for 2022-23 reveals rise in number received
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Shepherd and Wedderburn hires Jamie McRorie
New partner strengthens firm's regulatory practice
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Misconduct finding follows failure to hand file to SLCC
Solicitor censured and fined £1,500 when court action needed for compliance
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Faculty calls on Yousaf to reconsider Regulation Bill
"Disappointing" that First Minister stands by extended powers: Dean
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Judges "fundamentally opposed" to new regulation powers
Submission on bill warns of threat to Scotland's international standing
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Regulation Bill a "significant step forward": SLCC
Submission supports proposed reforms while backing Roberton approach
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Ministers hunt immigration lawyers coaching fake claims
Task force launched to build cases for prosecution
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CMA seeks cases for study of unregulated legal services
Will writing, probate and online divorce the focus of new investigation
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Solicitor's 'lapse of judgement' is condemned
Lord Malcolm notes 'quite extraordinary' behaviour
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SLCC welcomes Society commitment to cut complaint times
Actions set out following report on timescales over conduct complaints
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Call for views issued on Legal Services Regulation Bill
MSPs highlight interest in decision not to follow Roberton approach
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Four Bars reaffirm commitment to cab rank rule
Statement by UK and Ireland Bars underlines role of cab rank rule
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"Head in sand" solicitor held in contempt over complaint
Business difficulties did not excuse failure to obey order: Inner House
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SLCC finds many errors in terms of business letters
Report on sample studied finds wide variations in clarity
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New bill aims to improve legal complaints process
Reforms designed to bring more accountability
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Discipline Tribunal consults on draft new rules
Extensive overhaul brings in many new provisions
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"Head in the sand" solicitor could face contempt ruling
SLCC reports court comments in files non-compliance case
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SLCC confirms proposed levy rise
Budget laid before Holyrood implements 9% increase
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SLCC to make cost savings through office move
Plans announced for smaller base in wake of flexible working patterns
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Society needs to shorten conduct investigations: SLCC
Report recommends action to reduce average time of more than 12 months
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Professional misconduct ruling on Brian McConnachie KC
WhatsApp posts constituted "serious departure from professional standards"
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SLCC open letter seeks profession support on compliance
Complaints body seeks to increase pressure on firms that withhold files
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Revised SLCC Rules in force from April
Changes make updates and reflect greater use of digital processes
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SLCC proposes 9% levy rise for 2023-24
Rising costs and complaints set to return levy to close to pre-Covid levels