News
SLCC will consider implications of Court of Session appeal decision
An opinion has been issued in relation to an appeal case in the Inner House of the Court of Session.
SLCC Board agrees reduced levy for 2022-23
The SLCC has confirmed its plan to deliver a 5% reduction in the levy for solicitors, advocates and commercial attorneys. This is the second year running the SLCC will deliver a reduction in the general levy, and the proposal was welcomed by the Law Society of Scotland in its response to the SLCC’s statutory consultation.
SLCC seeks new legal board members
The SLCC is looking for two new legal members to join its board in the coming year.
Contempt of court hearing sees costs awarded
A contempt of court hearing, linked to SLCC attempts to recover a file, has ended with contempt not being upheld, but costs awarded.
SLCC launches consultation on a reduced levy for 2022-23
The SLCC has opened the consultation on its budget and operating plan for 2022-23. The consultation proposes a 5% reduction in the levy for solicitors, advocates and commercial attorneys.* This is the second year running the SLCC has proposed a reduction in the general levy for all lawyers.
Further success for SLCC in securing files
The SLCC has been successful in securing a file required to investigate a complaint, but only after raising court proceedings against the firm in question.
SLCC welcomes new board members
Three new SLCC board members have taken up office. Richard McMeeken, John Stevenson and Jean Grier joined the SLCC board on 1 January 2022. The appointments are for five years.