Risk & Compliance

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A heavier burden: certificates of compliance

A new practice direction exposes solicitors to a number of regulatory pitfalls, says Susanna Heley

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 

When no publicity is better than bad publicity

Tracey Calvert raises crucial questions for firms in light of further SRA restrictions on targeted advertising

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

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

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