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Responses support shift in levy burden, SLCC states
Board still to make final decision on budget
New committee adds to Society's AML efforts
Legal and lay applications invited to join new oversight group
Code of conduct introduced for family mediators
New code and statement intended to enhance accreditation scheme
Guide to dealing with the vulnerable published by SLCC Consumer Panel
New complaints advice for legal professionals marks Consumer Rights Day
SLCC budget rises wrong, Society argues in response
Proposed 9% increase challenged for impact on profession
Wife interdicts solicitors from acting for husband in divorce
Court not satisfied of precautions to protect her as former client
Solicitors consulted on complaints handling practice rule changes
AGM to consider new rules under three headings
Solicitor avoids striking off for "contrived" fee notes
Tribunal finds case exceptional but restricts practising certificate
Consumer costs could rise from SLCC budget plans: Society
Response to proposals calls for priority for process reforms
SLCC proposes shifting levy burden towards principals
Annual consultation opens with two models for overall 9% rise
£3,000 professional misconduct fine for Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
No dishonesty, but disregard for rules in trust fund breaches
SLCC releases guide to avoiding family law complaints
Best practice advice is based on experience of real cases