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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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