Risk & Compliance

Articles

11 Apr 2017

Why we love a three-way client money reconciliation

Emphasis on the comparison between the cashbook balance, bank statements, and matter balance listing will help firms comply with the Accounts Rules, explains Samantha Mason

11 Apr 2017

Without so much as a by your wayleave

Russell Conway learns there's a long wait for faster communications

30 Mar 2017

'Fresh start' for Bolton firm

Asons under new ownership as director repays £300,000 council grant in full

30 Mar 2017

Clients more concerned about information security than solicitors

Misuse of client money and self-dealing seen as most serious misconducts

15 Mar 2017

Self-destruct button

The legal sector must have a joined-up approach to dealing with addiction, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

15 Mar 2017

SRA closes RMJ Solicitors

Regulator intervenes over possible accounts rule breach

14 Mar 2017

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

10 Mar 2017

Lack of integrity not like dishonesty, court rules

Sole practitioner failed to properly control staff and misled SRA