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SLCC report shows complaints back near pre-Covid levels

13th December 2023 | professional regulation
Annual report for 2022-23 reveals rise in number received

Shepherd and Wedderburn hires Jamie McRorie

10th November 2023 | careers , professional regulation
New partner strengthens firm's regulatory practice

Misconduct finding follows failure to hand file to SLCC

24th October 2023 | professional regulation
Solicitor censured and fined £1,500 when court action needed for compliance

Faculty calls on Yousaf to reconsider Regulation Bill

4th September 2023 | professional regulation
"Disappointing" that First Minister stands by extended powers: Dean

Judges "fundamentally opposed" to new regulation powers

10th August 2023 | professional regulation
Submission on bill warns of threat to Scotland's international standing

Regulation Bill a "significant step forward": SLCC

9th August 2023 | professional regulation
Submission supports proposed reforms while backing Roberton approach

Ministers hunt immigration lawyers coaching fake claims

8th August 2023 | immigration , professional regulation | Immigration and asylum
Task force launched to build cases for prosecution

CMA seeks cases for study of unregulated legal services

24th July 2023 | consumer , professional regulation
Will writing, probate and online divorce the focus of new investigation

Solicitor's 'lapse of judgement' is condemned

14th July 2023 | professional regulation
Lord Malcolm notes 'quite extraordinary' behaviour

SLCC welcomes Society commitment to cut complaint times

29th June 2023 | professional regulation , law society of scotland
Actions set out following report on timescales over conduct complaints

Call for views issued on Legal Services Regulation Bill

31st May 2023 | professional regulation
MSPs highlight interest in decision not to follow Roberton approach

Four Bars reaffirm commitment to cab rank rule

29th May 2023 | professional regulation , civil litigation , criminal law | Civil court work , Criminal court work
Statement by UK and Ireland Bars underlines role of cab rank rule

"Head in sand" solicitor held in contempt over complaint

24th May 2023 | professional regulation
Business difficulties did not excuse failure to obey order: Inner House

SLCC finds many errors in terms of business letters

3rd May 2023 | professional regulation
Report on sample studied finds wide variations in clarity

New bill aims to improve legal complaints process

21st April 2023 | law society of scotland , professional regulation
Reforms designed to bring more accountability

Discipline Tribunal consults on draft new rules

20th April 2023 | professional regulation
Extensive overhaul brings in many new provisions

"Head in the sand" solicitor could face contempt ruling

18th April 2023 | professional regulation , civil litigation
SLCC reports court comments in files non-compliance case

SLCC confirms proposed levy rise

29th March 2023 | professional regulation
Budget laid before Holyrood implements 9% increase

SLCC to make cost savings through office move

22nd March 2023 | professional regulation
Plans announced for smaller base in wake of flexible working patterns

Society needs to shorten conduct investigations: SLCC

8th March 2023 | professional regulation , law society of scotland
Report recommends action to reduce average time of more than 12 months

Professional misconduct ruling on Brian McConnachie KC

15th February 2023 | professional regulation
WhatsApp posts constituted "serious departure from professional standards"

SLCC open letter seeks profession support on compliance

9th February 2023 | professional regulation
Complaints body seeks to increase pressure on firms that withhold files

Revised SLCC Rules in force from April

31st January 2023 | professional regulation
Changes make updates and reflect greater use of digital processes

SLCC proposes 9% levy rise for 2023-24

26th January 2023 | professional regulation
Rising costs and complaints set to return levy to close to pre-Covid levels
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