All Risk and Compliance articles – Page 20
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FeatureBrexit - FAQs
Janet Noble looks at some frequently asked questions from solicitors about the impact of Brexit on legal businesses.
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FeatureThe Zen guide to Brexit
Valeria Mancheva outlines some valuable lessons on dealing with uncertainty.
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FeatureBrexit - the impact on market access for legal services
Katharina Kirchberger looks at third country lawyers’ practice rights and conditions for setting up a third country law firm in the EU and EFTA countries.
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FeatureFile audits - a positive experience
Hillary Stephenson explains another way of looking at file audits.
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FeatureCobblers’ shoes - supplier due diligence by a law firm
Sarah Mumford and Gillian Watson look at the risks involved in supplier contracts.
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FeatureRisk and compliance conference 2017
Mandeep Nagra, risk and compliance advisor, reports on the recent conference.
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FeatureSpring clean your compliance checks
The clocks have gone forward, Easter is upon us and Pearl Moses looks at what you can do to spring clean your compliance policies and procedures.
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FeatureDo you need a password policy?
One of the weak links in providing an effective barrier against cyber attacks is the use of passwords. Janet Noble looks at some important steps your staff can take to minimise risk.
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VideosWebinar: AML Update - the new Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (OnDemand)
Jonathan Fisher, QC takes you through the new 2017 Money Laundering Regulations
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FeatureWaivers update: A rule is a rule – or is it?
The SRA’s consultation on the use of waivers to allow greater innovation otherwise blocked by the rules closes this week. Bronwen Still takes a look.
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FeatureRisk and Compliance - what to watch out for in 2017
The risks which law firms and their management and compliance teams have to address is constantly changing. Drawing on the experience of the past year for context, Frank Maher looks at a selection of these to consider some of the key areas of risk for the rest of 2017.
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FeatureLooking to the future - A two-tier profession and client protections
Sanjay Basra of our Advisory Service provides a follow-up to last month’s article relating to the key proposed changes to the SRA Handbook in 2017/18. He looks at the provisions allowing solicitors to provide unreserved services from organisations not authorised by the SRA.
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VideosInclusive Webinar: Cyber threat: Payment related fraud awareness & guidance (OnDemand)
Join this webinar and gain practical tips to ensure your staff are informed and aware of payment related fraud.
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VideosInclusive Webinar: The New Criminal Finances Act 2017 - what to expect (on demand)
Join this webinar to get an overview of the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
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VideosInclusive Webinar: The New SRA Handbook - what next for regulation? (OnDemand)
This webinar will consider the radical overhaul to the SRA Handbook with a focus on what to expect when it comes into force.
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EventForum: Compliance support for in-house lawyers (London, various dates in 2019)
Traditionally in-house lawyers have had a long-distance relationship with the SRA but this is no longer possible.
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FeatureContact the Risk and Compliance Section
Membership If you have a question about joining the Risk and Compliance Section, wish to renew your membership or accessing your Section benefits, contact our operations team. Email: msadmin@lawsociety.org.uk Feedback Let us know if you have feedback on the Risk and Compliance Section, including current benefits or suggestions for future ...
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FeatureA brief summary of the changes to the SRA Handbook
Are you ready? Sanjay Basra of the Risk and Compliance Advisory team provides a quick summary of the extensive changes to the SRA Handbook proposed for 2017/18.
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FeatureFive key regulatory issues for 2017
Iain Miller, partner at Kingsley Napley, outlines what he sees as key issues in the regulatory landscape for the rest of the year.
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FeatureEthical training for your staff
James Woolf outlines the Law Society’s free interactive ethics training for members.