Risk & Compliance

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SRA closes RMJ Solicitors

Regulator intervenes over possible accounts rule breach

PII renewal season approaches

A thorough record of risk incidents and good communications with a broker are key to achieving the best coverage, says James Holman

Lack of integrity not like dishonesty, court rules

Sole practitioner failed to properly control staff and misled SRA

Solicitor who gambled £1.2m from client account was 'looking for help'

Sole practitioners most exposed to risk of stress-induced addiction

500 law firms targeted by scammers

SRA warns about sudden rise in malware attacks

Solicitor who 'borrowed' £1.2m from client account struck off for dishonesty

66-year-old 'thoroughly honest' lawyer with gambling addiction unable to escape ultimate sanction

Adding ethics to the compliance agenda

The consequences of allowing improper ethics into the workplace will likely be dire for the individual concerned and their firm, warns Tracey Calvert

The changing role of the COFA

The increased focus on self-regulation and more flexible approach to client money proposed by the SRA will make the COFA's duties more of a priority, explains Max Masters