7 May 2021A heavier burden: certificates of complianceA new practice direction exposes solicitors to a number of regulatory pitfalls, says Susanna Heley
7 May 2021Professional conduct and proportionality: a fine balanceSusan Humble considers the challenge faced by disciplinary boards in balancing the interests of a diverse public against those of the profession's 'rotten apples'
30 Apr 2021When no publicity is better than bad publicityTracey Calvert raises crucial questions for firms in light of further SRA restrictions on targeted advertising
16 Apr 2021Thieving accountant banned from legal profession Victoria Brown was jailed and banned from working in the legal profession after stealing £400,000 from Clyde & Co
16 Apr 2021SRA consults on cyber loss coverThe SRA is consulting on the inclusion of a cyber loss cover clause in the minimum terms and conditions (MTC) of firms' PII
15 Apr 2021Solicitor fined after sale of elderly client's property to 34-year-old fraudsterThe solicitor acted for both parties to the transaction where a 'clear conflict' existed
14 Apr 2021Partners in crime?Susanna Heley considers that clients may not be the only victims when a trusted partner commits fraud.
12 Apr 2021Dental regulator pays damages after unlawful undercover operationA ficticious scenario created by investigators breached human rights and data protection law