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Suspended former Bolton Law Society president back in practice with conditions

Tribunal had found solicitor a 'fundamentally decent man' who had acted 'stupidly'

Leigh Day highlights the SRA's inconsistent approach to enforcement

Martina Hogg argues that the soon-to-be-launched enforcement consultation must take into account concerns about how the regulator handles SDT cases

New wine, new bottles

The new anti-money laundering regulations build on the approach developed under the previous rules but much is new, too, and law firms shouldn't just blindly re-use the same processes to ensure compliance. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Lawyers and accountants: A level playing field?

Are recent regulator proposals a bad move for the solicitor profession or will they make legal services more readily available to a wider audience, wonders Viv Williams

SDT to consult on 'appropriate' standard of proof

Majority of professional regulators have opted for the civil standard

Solicitors could face disciplinary action over dubious investment schemes

General lack of awareness about regulatory aspects and aggregation risk

Family lawyer rebuked after admitting conduct could be considered dishonest

Solicitor backdated letter he never sent, pleading 'very serious personal matters'

SRA reclaims enforcement credentials with record £250k fine on White & Case

Firm admits it acted recklessly in conflict of interest probe