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Parfitt Cresswell: Pioneering employee ownership in the legal sector

Parfitt Cresswell, a prominent regional legal firm with offices spanning across London, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent, has made a ground-breaking move by transferring a significant interest in the company to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

Regulatory oversight: Lessons from Beighton Singh Limited's AML compliance failure

Beighton Singh Limited faces hefty fines for inadequate anti-money laundering measures, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance

An insurance policy against toxic workplace culture

Ian Hopkins highlights the need for law firms to foster positive cultures and invest in management training to improve performance and well-being

Withers and KARNA partnership forge alliance to elevate legal services in Southeast Asia

This partnership aims to fortify the capabilities of both firms in providing comprehensive legal advice to clients in Indonesia and beyond

The year of targeted action: Strengthening protections for women

Tougher sentences for domestic killers and targeted reforms mark a year of progress since the Wade Review

DLA Piper expands insurance practice with new M&A partner

DLA Piper reinforces its insurance capabilities with the appointment of Carl Hotton

Proposed sentencing guidelines for immigration offences

The Sentencing Council introduces draft guidelines to ensure consistent sentencing for immigration offences, seeking public consultation

SEC settles charges against investment advisers for AI misrepresentation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached settlements with two investment advisers, Delphia (USA) and Global Predictions, over allegations of misleading statements regarding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in their products