Practice Management: Risk & Compliance
Deadline to report frozen assets looms
Anyone holding frozen assets has until 15 October to report to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
COFA: Firms’ planning and processes
Max Masters explores the practical steps COFAs can take to fulfil their responsibilities
COFA for Practice Managers
Tim Kidd reminds practice managers of the key obligations and duties for COFA compliance
LexisNexis Risk Solutions: firms spend almost £1m on money laundering compliance
Despite the cost, the research revealed legal compliance professionals are not convinced of the value of new anti-money laundering measures
Coroners' court: professional guidelines issued
The guidance follows concerns regarding practice standards
ICO overhaul
News of an overhaul follows the announcement of the current commissioner's successor
Undertakings: Your bond is your word
Tracey Calvert assesses the distinctions and implications of a solicitors’ undertaking.
Compliance: survey finds fee earners undervalue AML
Time taken to collate evidence was another challenge faced by compliance teams
Law Society publishes LawTech principles
The principles aim to help both firms and developers design systems that meet lawyers' rigorous ethical standards.
