Journal online news
- in the category: professional regulation
Solicitor struck off for overcharging and accounts rules breaches
Norman Banski's Laurencekirk firm closed following inspection
SLCC annual report reveals 6% rise in complaints
Complaints body claims improved performance as more cases dealt with
"Flag It Up" campaign highlights money laundering signs
Solicitors believed at greatest risk of being targeted
Roberton review calls for single independent regulator
"Transformational approach" would remove Society's regulatory role
New rules and guidance on Incidental Financial Business
Law Society of Scotland amendments now in force [already used]
Amended practice rules on incidental financial business now in force
Solicitors should update standard client documents on insurance
SLCC simplifies complaints levy policy
Factors set out as to when £3,500 levy may be reduced
Time to report frozen assets, Society warns solicitors
Treasury requires notification by 13 October
Aberdeen solicitor struck off for multiple rule breaches
Ian McDougall guilty of bad financial practice and risk to clients
LSEW welcomes Court of Appeal privilege ruling
High Court disclosure order reversed following intervention
Solicitors' guide to preventing complaints published by SLCC
Advice on 10 steps to avoid the most common scenarios
Now England & Wales gets a legal services regulation review
Stephen Mayson of UCL to explore issues raised by CMA study