Features and Opinion

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    Dealing with third-party delays

    2025-06-18T00:00:00Z

    The Legal Ombudsman outlines its approach to third-party delays 

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    In praise of regulation

    Chris Marston advocates embracing regulation and the protection it offers you and your clients

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    Questions of ethics

    Susanna Heley explores the current ethical issues for lawyers

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    Counting the cost

    Tim Kidd explores the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent consultation on its proposed changes to the handling of client money

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    Automating AML

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z Partner content

    Using technology to improve anti-money laundering processes isn’t just about efficiency – it’s about creating robust, future-proof compliance frameworks, says Katarina Pranjic

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    Owning up to mistakes

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss what to do when mistakes are made

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    Bumps in the road

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Douglas Russell and Sally Jones give their views on how law firms can overcome 2025’s economic and regulatory hurdles with confidence 

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    Challenging behaviour

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Zoë Allen-Robinson looks at the regulator’s requirement for managers in law firms to challenge unfair behaviour

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    Call of duty

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett discusses new obligations around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace

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    In scope

    2024-07-30T00:00:00Z

    In light of recent fines by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Andy Donovan looks at what firms should do to ensure website compliance with the requirements of the SRA Transparency Rules

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    Watching brief

    2024-07-30T00:00:00Z

    The number of complaints made to the Legal Ombudsman is on the rise. Diana Bentley investigates 

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    DUIs – a regulatory matter?

    2024-06-12T13:35:00Z

    In recent actions by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), drink-driving offences have become significantly more costly for solicitors, serving as a stark reminder of the regulator’s expected standards around personal conduct

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    For the record

    2024-04-29T13:55:00Z

    Continuing competence is essential to providing high-quality legal services and maintaining public trust in the profession. Fiona Anthony shares the steps you can take to ensure you are satisfying the SRA’s requirement

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    The powers that be

    2024-04-29T11:13:00Z

    Automatic fines and fixed penalties for non-compliance are about to become the norm. Paul Bennett outlines the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s enforcement policy, and considers what it will mean in terms of risk management

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    Running for cover

    2024-04-29T10:23:00Z

    Jenny Screech provides an update on the current position for professional indemnity insurance ahead of this year’s renewal seasons

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    Cyberattacks: Protecting your firm’s data

    2024-04-22T09:37:00Z Partner content

    Following the recent cyberattacks at CTS, Lindsay Hill, CEO of Law Society partner Mitigo, asks how to protect your firm’s data when using a managed service provider

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    Cyber insurance and the legal profession

    2024-01-30T08:14:00Z Partner content and

    As cyber fraud becomes increasingly prevalent, it’s vital that all firms take the necessary steps to protect themselves. Piers Winton, director at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, explains what action you should take

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    Mind over matter

    2023-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Slater reflects on the impact changes to SRA guidance will have on resilience, psychological safety, and the wellbeing of legal professionals 

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    Regulating behaviour

    2023-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Jessica Clay and Lucinda Soon summarise how the SRA can regulate solicitors’ behaviour in and out of the workplace, and analyse in what circumstances they will choose to take action

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    Freelance solicitors – new risk protections

    2023-05-12T10:23:00Z Partner content

    With many solicitors now taking the freelance route to practice, Travelers Europe have developed an insurance product to mitigate their risk. Here, they outline how it works.