Practice Management: Risk & Compliance
When no publicity is better than bad publicity
Tracey Calvert raises crucial questions for firms in light of further SRA restrictions on targeted advertising
Lessons from a penitent
It’s hard to say sorry. We lawyers tend to find it harder than most to apologise – it’s not naturally in our nature
Lockdown no excuse: court refuses to rectify error after claim form ‘slipped through the net’
A trainee ommitted to attach the claim form to the service email
Cubism idealist founder struck off for dishonesty
Cubism Law founder struck off after 'cracking' under the strain of financial problems, then misappropriating client funds
EY research report predicts post-pandemic rise in litigation
While many businesses have utilised ADR during the pandemic, research suggests litigation will be back in 2021
SRA consults on cyber loss cover
The SRA is consulting on the inclusion of a cyber loss cover clause in the minimum terms and conditions (MTC) of firms' PII
Thieving accountant banned from legal profession
Victoria Brown was jailed and banned from working in the legal profession after stealing £400,000 from Clyde & Co
Solicitor fined after sale of elderly client’s property to 34-year-old fraudster
The solicitor acted for both parties to the transaction where a 'clear conflict' existed
SRA plans to cut compensation fund opposed
SRA plans to cut the maximum compensation fund from £2m to £500,000 face rejection by the LSB
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