Anti-money laundering resources – we can help
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.
Recent features
Residual balances – a silent danger?
Robert Blech considers residual balances and outlines the dangers of not addressing the issue in law firms
Invisible processing of data
Tony Imossi of the Association of British Investigators (ABI) explores the practice of processing personal data without an individual’s knowledge, and outlines the risks it poses to solicitors
On account
Karen Edwards outlines the benefits and the risks of firms taking credit card payments for client accounts
Are DUIs a regulatory matter?
In recent actions by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), drink-driving offences have become significantly more costly for solicitors, serving as a stark reminder of the regulator’s expected standards around personal conduct
Eight AML questions the SRA may ask
Richard Simms from AMLCC sets out the eight questions you should ask to establish if your firm is anti-money-laundering compliant before you get a visit from the Solicitors Regulation Authority
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
Invisible processing of data
Tony Imossi of the Association of British Investigators (ABI) explores the practice of processing personal data without an individual’s knowledge, and outlines the risks it poses to solicitors
Rules of engagement
Frank Maher looks at the regulatory obligations around limiting liability to clients in engagement letters
Residual balances – a silent danger?
Robert Blech considers residual balances and outlines the dangers of not addressing the issue in law firms
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
Serve and protect
Following the recent cyber attacks at CTS, Law Society partner Mitigo asks how to protect your firm’s data when using a managed service provider
In scope
In light of recent fines by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Andy Donovan looks at what firms should do to ensure website compliance with the requirements of the SRA Transparency Rules
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
Under scrutiny
Tracey Calvert revisits the compliance obligations around undertakings
