All Risk and Compliance articles – Page 7
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FeatureGetting it right
The regulator is cracking down on anti-money laundering infringements and the fines are getting larger. Amy Bell provides her top tips for making sure your firm is compliant
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FeaturePenalty points
Anita Clifford discusses the continuing changes to the UK sanctions regime including what to look for and the practicalities of reporting a breach
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FeatureThe powers that be
Automatic fines and fixed penalties for non-compliance are about to become the norm. Paul Bennett outlines the regulator’s enforcement policy, and considers what it will mean in terms of risk management in the coming year
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VideosSRA Transparency Rules and the advantages of being open about pricing
Explore how SRA Transparency Rules and clear pricing boost client trust, improve onboarding, and help firms stand out via reviews and comparison sites.
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Feature9 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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FeatureDisciplinary case update
Nigel West considers two Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases – one regarding a failure to act in the best interests of a client and another on fines for sexual harassment
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FeatureOn 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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FeatureCan 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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FeatureThe challenge of challenging behaviour
Rebecca Atkinson explores the SRA’s new fair treatment rule
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FeatureStandard bearers
The challenge for any profession is to ensure that its members not only meet the requisite standard to be admitted into the profession, but also that they maintain those standards. This is partly from self-interest – the pride of a profession of the standard which distinguishes it ...
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FeatureA fair hearing?
Susanna Heley and Nigel West consider the SRA’s recent guidance on its approach to fines and decision-making in disciplinary cases, and outline some of the practical issues this raises
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FeatureAI risk landscape
Jessica Clay looks at the regulatory landscape developing for the use of artificial intelligence in England and Wales and around the world
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FeatureBanking on it
Jonathon Bray considers why a solicitor’s client account cannot be used as a ‘banking facility’ – and how to stay safe
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FeatureCopyright and ESG: Ethical imperatives for compliance and responsibility
Colin Hulme, head of intellectual property (IP) at Burness Paull, considers the impact of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) programmes on the observance of copyright by corporates
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FeatureAI – the data risks
With artificial intelligence much in the news lately, Robert Bond considers the data protection risks it presents to law firms
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FeatureSanctions – 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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FeatureQuality 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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VideosSRA Accounts Rules changes
Explore SRA Accounts Rules changes, including client money definitions, proposed updates, reimbursements, client accounts, and the banking facility rule.
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FeatureConsultancy matters
Lucy Trevelyan looks at the increasing popularity of the consultancy model of providing legal services