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Professional ethics features

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Dubious investment schemes: too good to be true?

2021-02-23T12:02:00+00:00By Rina Amin

Rina Amin, risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, shares tips on how to spot a dubious investment scheme.

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Solicitor conduct after Beckwith

2021-01-28T11:46:00+00:00By Amanda Croxon

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.

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SDT case update: sexual misconduct

2020-07-22T15:09:00+01:00By Amanda Croxon

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.

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Social media – the pitfalls for law firms

2019-10-25T13:55:00+01:00By Christopher McCormick

Christopher McCormick looks at how firms can avoid the risks of social media.

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SDT cases update

2019-08-23T12:37:00+01:00By Nigel West

Nigel West, partner at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, provides an update on recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases.

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Owning up to mistakes - what’s the right thing to do?

2018-06-05T16:07:00+01:00By Pearl Moses

Top tips on how to remedy mistakes when they are made.

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Case report – the test for dishonesty

2018-02-02T16:33:00+00:00

Nigel West reports on an important Supreme Court decision that has changed the test for dishonesty in disciplinary proceedings.

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Beware offensive communications - here’s why

2017-09-01T11:16:00+01:00

Mena Ruparel considers the SRA’s new warning notice and how your ethics should inform your communications.

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Ethical training for your staff

2017-02-08T10:49:00+00:00

James Woolf outlines the Law Society’s free interactive ethics training for members.

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