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Society looks for solicitor comments on SLCC levy proposals
Members' views wanted ahead of response to consultations
SLCC proposes small levy rise and big procedure changes
Strategy consultation opens alongside proposal for £316 levy
Letting Agent Regulations will avoid duplicate work for solicitors: Society
Amendments achieved to draft code, though "conflict potential remains"
SLCC welcomes English legal services review
Complaints body will "closely monitor" CMA study as it revises strategy
Court of Session rules on two discipline cases
Penalty reduced in one case; judicial review dismissed in other
Complaints Commission publishes first decision summaries
Six complaints upheld and six not, in July-September collection
SLCC to publish determination decisions
Quarterly anonymised release will demonstrate case handling process
Complaints Commission reports rising resolution success rate
Annual report shows fewer complaints going to full determination
Master Policy cover continues meantime for letters of obligation
Cover still in place under arrangements post-2012 Act
Mid-tier under “intense” pressure from accountants, review states
Annual RBS study highlights massive impact of ABS south of the border
MEPs support further protection for lawyer-client communications
Commission to be pressed for action as resolution adopted
Solicitor struck off for 2003 embezzlement
Michael Karus declared unfit after jail sentence