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Witnessing signatures: solicitor struck off for false claim

Jessica Clay considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for misconduct. Breaches of the SRA Principles were alleged,...

SRA fines small firm £20,000 for AML breaches

A small firm has been fined £20,000 by the SRA for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance breaches. Find out what happened and how to avoid making...

Join our Leadership and Management Section committee

We're looking for experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic people to share their expertise, skills and insights to help us develop our support for law firm managers...

SRA consumer protection for post six-year negligence – Law Society response

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's consultation on replacing the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) with new consumer protection for post six-year negligence.

Fake news: solicitor suspended for misuse of social media

Susanna Heley considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for a series of alleged breaches, including falsifying social...

Autumn statement 2022: what will it mean for the legal profession?

The chancellor promised he would be delivering a difficult autumn statement of spending freezes, cuts and tax rises, and this is exactly what arrived. Amidst...

UK-Switzerland business travel agreement extended to 2025

Lawyers from the UK can continue to travel to Switzerland for up to 90 days a year without having to apply for a permit, as...

How will the autumn statement 2022 impact solicitors, firms and clients?

Douglas Russell highlights announcements in the chancellor’s autumn statement to help you stay on top of the changes and understand the impact on your clients.

SRA approach to financial penalties – Law Society response

Read our response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's detailed approach to financial penalties for solicitors, law firms and their staff.

What does the new government mean for solicitors and the law?

Following six weeks of even more political drama, new PM Rishi Sunak has taken over from Liz Truss. We highlight his potential policy priorities and...

How your firm can survive the great resignation

The numbers show that the great resignation has hit the UK, with record high numbers of employees leaving their jobs. Nikki Alderson shares three ways...

IWG on the electronic execution of documents – Law Society response

We responded to the IWG consultation on the certification or regulation of those providing the means to apply electronic signatures.

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