Feature
26 March 2012
Don't let the delayed nomination deadline for COLPs and COFAs and the uncertainty surrounding their role tempt you to put your compliance arrangements on hold, says Susanna Heley
Feature
5 March 2012
There are still too many unknowns in the way the various regulators will police the provision of legal advice in the age of ABSs, warns Susanna Heley
Alternative business structures are often discussed as if they’re some kind of exotic...
News
27 February 2012
The Law Society has called on the SRA to extend the back-up scheme that provides extra run-off cover after the compulsory period of six years is over.
A spokesman for the society said run-off cover, which covers claims made after a law firm ceases...
Feature
27 February 2012
With the SRA about to roll out its new theme-based approach to supervision, the regulator's director for risk, Samantha Barrass, talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about how it will work in practice
Feature
20 February 2012
Have LLPs delivered on the promise that they offer an ability to undertake work free from unlimited personal liability? And has the promise itself had a negative impact on the health of legal businesses? Andrew Cromby reports
Feature
14 February 2012
Becoming a compliance officer is a daunting prospect for many, so how can you best prepare for the role and what should you expect? Brian Rogers reports
Feature
13 February 2012
Stuart Bushell questions how solicitors will fare under the new business structures
Feature
30 January 2012
Whether or not you are guilty, being accused of money laundering can have brutal consequences – so make sure your procedures are up to scratch, warns Susanna Heley
Feature
16 January 2012
Time will soon run out for firms taking a lax approach to the appointment of compliance officers, warns Martin Varley
News
16 January 2012
Young lawyers warn of 'exploitation' if trainee minimum wage is scrapped
