SRA tells in-house lawyers they must report wrongdoing
Post Office scandal fallout prompts new ethical guidance for the 34,500 in-house solicitors.
SRA to be urged to go further on AML crackdown
Legal Services Board expecting a ‘step change’ in effort to clamp down on lawyers’ involvement.
Barristers rebel over 'advance equality' duty
Bar Council says the proposal is unclear, counterproductive and potentially unlawful.
Firm that couldn’t find old AML documents fined £12k
SRA sanctions Devon firm despite being shown compliant current documents.
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
SRA financial penalties: 'The sky's the limit'
SRA’s consultation paper may seem straightforward, but it could potentially increase the regulator’s power over the lawyers it regulates.
Why SRA warning is essential reading
Law firm M&As and sales.
Ensuring the regulator is properly regulated
The SRA is in danger of losing the trust and confidence of the entire profession. How can proper regulation take place in such circumstances?
Letters roundup: 15 November 2024
Mental health support for employees, saving historical documents and professional integrity: your letters to the editor.
Balancing innovation and regulation as AI marches on
Joanna Goodman reviews 'Living with the Algorithm: Servant or Master? AI Governance and Policy for the Future' by Tim Clement-Jones.
Bulldog spirit
Does the storied demise of Axiom Ince sound the death knell for the client account?