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Court holds action settled despite solicitor's lack of authority
Disgruntled litigant should have taken action against solicitor
Intervention by Society in Borders legal firm
Partner absence forces professional body to act
Judge grants leave to appeal SLCC complaint dismissal
Issue of instructions in relation to fraud allegation should be considered
Society targets pay gap in revised equality strategy
Rule changes could follow if voluntary approach fails
Mediation bringing quicker complaint resolution: SLCC annual report
Compensation figures average £1,000 a day in 2013-14
Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate
UK lawyers unite to reaffirm client confidentiality
Joint declaration marks first European Lawyers Day
Search engine launched to help find EU lawyers
Users can search in own language for assistance on continent
Regulation changes on Society's agenda following consultations
Further proposals to be developed on entity regulation and charging
Heads up for solicitors over Counter Terrorism Week
Awareness campaign highlights reporting duties for suspected offences
Barred solicitor found in breach of interdict against practice
Case against John O'Donnell continued for penalty to be decided
SLCC not obliged to seek comment on solicitors' file notes
Court rejects complainer's appeal against "totally without merit" ruling