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- in the category: professional regulation
Society announces new AML approval process
Law firm owners must apply in first half of 2018
Aberdeen law practice has judicial factor appointed
Society intervenes after inspection of Matthew Cohen & Associates
SLCC highlights eligibility criteria following firm's failed appeal
Low bar for complainers "does not mean stain on solicitor's record"
SLCC annual report records 2% rise in complaints
Commission concerned at rising number taken to later stages
Faculty protests at burden of money laundering compliance proposals
"Very low risk position" of advocates not recognised in plans for new body
Consultation closing soon on “reporting dishonesty” practice rules
10 November deadline for submissions on duty to report suspicion
Society publishes new anti-money laundering guidance
Draft awaits final approval but firms told to review procedures
Society consults on practice rule changes
Money laundering, complaint handling and raising concerns rules proposed
LSEW fails to have "find a solicitor" negligence claim struck out
Court of Appeal allows trial before determining issue of duty of care
Two more former Ross Harper partners struck off
Orders made against Alan Miller and James Price; two others censured
AML supervisory body plans go to consultation
Society urges solicitors to respond to Government paper
Solicitor admits false claim to client to settle DWP case for cash
Guilty plea to obtaining £8,000 from client seeking to avoid proceedings