Ethics and Compliance

Articles

11 Nov 2019

Non-Welsh SQE will compound access to justice problem

The issue of access to justice in Wales will be compounded if the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is not offered in Welsh, the Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) said.

6 Nov 2019

Government to review controversial release under investigation

Tens of thousands of suspects are being released under investigation without any time limits or conditions, according to the Law Society, but the government has announced it is to review the rules.

6 Nov 2019

Pro bono week in full swing across entire UK

Pro bono week 2019 has embraced the whole of the United Kingdom for the first time ever, in what has become an annual fixture in the legal sector's calender.

31 Oct 2019

Of chimps and lawyers

Chimpanzees can teach solicitors a thing or two about collaboration and mutual support, as Dr Bob Murray explains

30 Oct 2019

Help! I'm the new COFA

Taking on the role of compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA) requires sound knowledge and financial skills as well as firmwide teamwork, says Tracey Calvert

30 Oct 2019

Not just a confidence vote

Women are held to unrealistic and unobtainable goals in the workplace, hindering their career progression, says Dana Denis-Smith

29 Oct 2019

7,000 firms in SRA's firing line in AML compliance drive

A fifth of law firms are failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) who warned of “strong action against those who continue to fall short”.

23 Oct 2019

An ethical conundrum for law firms

Non-partners could face serious financial implications when new SRA rules come into force in November unless firms have adequate insurance cover, warns Gideon Habel