Professional ethics features
Paying the cost
Nigel West looks at the question of whether the SRA should pay for a solicitor’s costs in unsuccessful disciplinary proceedings
Value judgement
Susanna Heley considers the increasingly broad range of ethical obligations applying to individuals and firms
Rules of engagement
Frank Maher looks at the regulatory obligations around limiting liability to clients in engagement letters
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
New realities in risk
In this abridged version of his keynote speech at the annual Risk and Compliance Conference on 21 March 2024, Iain Miller examines the changing regulatory landscape
Dubious investment schemes: too good to be true?
Rina Amin, risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, shares tips on how to spot a dubious investment scheme.
Solicitor conduct after Beckwith
Amanda Croxon, risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, considers the implications of the Beckwith appeal for the conduct of staff in and out of the workplace.
SDT case update: sexual misconduct
Amanda Croxon, risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, asks if the SDT is making the right decisions in relation to allegations of sexual misconduct.
Social media – the pitfalls for law firms
Christopher McCormick looks at how firms can avoid the risks of social media.
SDT cases update
Nigel West, partner at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, provides an update on recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases.
Owning up to mistakes - what’s the right thing to do?
Top tips on how to remedy mistakes when they are made.
Case report – the test for dishonesty
Nigel West reports on an important Supreme Court decision that has changed the test for dishonesty in disciplinary proceedings.
Beware offensive communications - here’s why
Mena Ruparel considers the SRA’s new warning notice and how your ethics should inform your communications.
Ethical training for your staff
James Woolf outlines the Law Society’s free interactive ethics training for members.
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