Legal news
- in the category: professional regulation
SLCC decision quashed for not offering representations
Firm should have had opportunity before officer's recommendation reversed
Jackson guilty of misconduct over Salmond case comments
Panel finds charge proved regarding disclosure of complainer details
SLCC confirms proposed 5% levy cut
2022-23 budget proposals to be laid before Holyrood in April
Solicitor censured after domestic s 38(1) conviction
Persistent harassment of estranged wife was professional misconduct
Police Federation chief fails to halt misconduct charge
Proceedings based on GIF attached to tweet held not irrational
Judge quashes sheriff investigation tribunal findings
Unfairness to complainer in withholding of further allegations
No contempt but expenses against solicitor sued by SLCC
Failure to deliver file results in liability for Inner House costs
SLCC proposes 5% levy cut in draft budget
Lower complaint numbers, and efficiency savings, prompt second cut
SLCC goes to court again to secure file
Firm incurs costs by ignoring request and reminder
Judges heap criticism on legal services consultation
Response voices concerns at fundamentals being overlooked
GBA backs Society on regulation reform
Response emphasises efficient regulation of independent profession
Three join SLCC board
Richard McMeeken, John Stevenson and Jean Grier begin five-year terms