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LSAG AML guidance - what you need to know
Rick Kent, anti-money laundering policy manager, looks at the key changes introduced by the revised anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector.
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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
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
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
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
Time’s up
Julie Norris and Alfie Cranmer of Kingsley Napley LLP provide a timeline of recent developments in anti-money laundering and sanction procedures
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
AI – the data risks
With artificial intelligence much in the news lately, Robert Bond considers the data protection risks it presents to law firms
Avoiding complaints
The Legal Ombudsman is committed to making improvements to its service for customers and want to support service providers to do the same. Paul McFadden, Chief Ombudsman, shares recent initiatives and insights.
Banking on it
Jonathon Bray considers why a solicitor’s client account cannot be used as a ‘banking facility’ – and how to stay safe
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
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
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
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
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