Recent features
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How to be an effective COLP
As compliance frameworks become more complex, and regulators get new fining powers, the compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) is an increasingly pivotal role. Jonathon Bray offers his top tips on how to be effective in this position
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Diversity and inclusion – the benefits to your firm
Pearl Moses reflects on her experience with diversity and inclusion in the legal sector and although she says the profession is changing, bias remains an issue
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9 things for your risk radar in 2024
Andrea Cohen outlines what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out what should be on your risk radar in the coming year
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On the regulatory radar – 3 hot topics
Tracey Calvert outlines what’s on the regulator’s radar for the coming year and sets out some action points on how to be proactive in planning for compliance challenges
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Can cyber risks impact on your PII premium?
Lindsay Hill, Mitigo chief executive officer, answers some key questions about the impact of cyber risks on professional indemnity insurance
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The challenge of challenging behaviour
Rebecca Atkinson explores the SRA’s new fair treatment rule
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Sanctions – new prohibitions
Julie Norris and Alfie Cranmer provide an update on changes to sanctions affecting those providing legal advisory services in the UK
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Quality indicators – does your firm match up?
Jayne Willetts and Bronwen Still consider the key findings of a recent pilot scheme run by the legal regulators on improving quality indicators in the legal sector
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Delaying tactics and clients - the risks
Jonathon Bray looks at some cases where inaction on client matters resulted in disciplinary action in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. He outlines how to avoid the risks.
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Economic Crime Act – an update
Laura Williamson provides some top tips on dealing with property transactions where overseas entities are involved
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Fair is fair: understanding the SRA ‘fair treatment’ rules
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has introduced a new set of “fair treatment” rules into its Codes of Conduct. Ed Livingstone and Joe Cannon of Fox Williams outline what the changes mean and discuss the key steps all law firms should consider in response to the changes
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SLAPP down: the SRA’s evolving position
Rina Patel considers the SRA’s evolving position on SLAPPS
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Time’s up - workplace culture
Jonathon Bray looks at proposals that law firms with toxic workplace cultures may face disciplinary action in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
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Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules – the changes
New changes to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) Scheme Rules – the most significant since the organisation opened – come into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
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Improving the client experience
Mike Connelly looks at why a positive client experience is a key part of the strategy of a successful law firm, and outlines some top tips on how firms can enhance the way they interact with clients.
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Audit trail–preparing for an AML visit
Carly Fallon provides some top tips on how to prepare for an anti-money laundering audit by the SRA
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Making a list…be cyber safe this Christmas
Heather Anson, director of Anson Evaluate and co-author of the new edition of the Cyber Security Toolkit, provides some seasonal tips on avoiding cyber breaches during the festive period
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FAQs: Client due diligence
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs)
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Book review — The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (2nd)
Robert Forman, Senior Consultant at Murdochs Professional Discipline Solicitors, reviews the latest edition of The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal: Law & Practice (2nd) by Nigel West and Susanna Heley
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FAQs: Reporting AML breaches
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs)