Risk & Compliance

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Law Society publishes LawTech principles

The principles aim to help both firms and developers design systems that meet lawyers' rigorous ethical standards.

Acas issues hybrid working advice for employers

The advice was issued after an Acas survey found 55 per cent of employers expect to receive hybrid working requests

The Building Safety Bill

After the Building Safety Bill was finally published, John Murray and Jessica Pack explore the financial and regulatory impacts on the development and construction industries.

Successfully navigating online comparison and review

Emma Walker explores the implications of the Solicitors Regulation Authority's recent guidance on publishing information.

SDLT: market and conveyancers burning up and out

Susan Humble warns tired conveyancers to tread carefully over coming months when it comes to compliance

Money laundering: lawyers may be prosecuted for failure to disclose even where no crime

CPS guidance update has clarified circumstances in which regulated professionals may be prosecuted 

Lessons for novices – and leaders

Tracey Calvert likens the initial strangeness of sailing to the experience of newcomers to law firms

Impecunious solicitor struck off after refusing to attend hearing

A solicitor on the verge of bankruptcy has been struck off for dishonesty and said he would appeal