All Risk and Compliance articles – Page 22
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FeatureRansomware: is your firm at risk?
Ransomware continues to dominate the cybersecurity landscape, and law firms are not immune to the threat. Here are some top tips to keep your firm safe.
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FeatureAsk the experts – what can we expect in 2018?
We ask some compliance experts what regulatory challenges can be expected for risk professionals in the coming year.
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FeatureCase report – the test for dishonesty
Nigel West reports on an important Supreme Court decision that has changed the test for dishonesty in disciplinary proceedings.
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FeatureGetting to know the GDPR - data breaches
Anna Drozd and Arfah Chaudry look at the key changes for solicitors introduced by the GDPR.
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FeatureRisk – your new best friend?
Pearl Moses discusses how to make your risk register more holistic to manage uncertainty.
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FeatureWhat's on the regulatory horizon for 2018?
Helen Carr reflects on the past 12 months and looks ahead at what is coming up in the next year.
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FeatureAML and Financial Crime Conference 2017 - a summary
A summary of the this year’s AML and Financial Crime conference.
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EventMLRO regional networking groups (various dates in 2018)
Our nationwide seminars provide information and networking forums for MLROs, their deputies and other senior compliance staff.
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EventRisk and Compliance annual conference 2018: Locking down best practice in compliance
This conference will examine current issues that are affecting firms and legal departments, and features a mix of plenary sessions and a choice of workshops that will help you achieve best practice in compliance.
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VideosContinuing compliance changes: Keep calm and carry on
Pearl Moses looks at what you can do to get to grips with all the recent and forthcoming regulatory changes.
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FeatureEthical exits - what to do when you lose key staff
Tracey Calvert looks at how to meet regulatory obligations when a fee earner leaves a legal business.
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FeaturePrice and service transparency - how will it affect you?
In late September, the SRA opened its three month consultation on improving the availability of information for consumers. Michael Lonergan, policy adviser, gives an overview of the consultation and encourages members to share their views on it.
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Risk and Compliance Autumn Conference 2017
Janet Noble, Risk and Compliance Product Manager, reports on our recent conference.
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FeatureThe SRA Handbook - a new and slimmer look
Pearl Moses gives us a summary of the main changes proposed by the SRA in the new, slimmed down version of the SRA Handbook.
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FeatureAML Regulations 2017 - are they embedded in your firm?
Alison Matthews highlights the key changes you need to make to ensure you’re compliant.
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FeatureQ&A with Bahare Heywood
Bahare Heywood answers our questions about the challenges of risk at a large international firm.
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FeatureBeware offensive communications - here’s why
Mena Ruparel considers the SRA’s new warning notice and how your ethics should inform your communications.
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FeatureSafe Harbour advice - sample questions
One of the key benefits of membership is access to our ‘Safe Harbour’ initiative, providing written guidance to compliance officers on the materiality of a breach. Here we offer some examples of our written guidance to members.
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FeaturePI Insurance - will it be affected by Brexit?
Brian Balkin answers your questions on the possible effects of Brexit on PII.
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FeaturePrice transparency - The proposals for change
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has outlined the steps it plans to take to improve transparency in the legal services market. Michael Lonergan, regulatory policy advisor, provides a refresher on what has happened to date and what the latest announcement may mean for the profession.