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The challenges regulating in-house lawyers

Following the SRA’s thematic review on in-house lawyers, Frank Maher outlines some of the regulations highlighted with real examples, and predicts the regulations that may...

Legal professional privilege – lessons from recent case law

Legal professional privilege (LPP) remains a key issue for in-house lawyers. Alan Sheeley and Emilie Jones give an update on the important case law relating...

AML policies, controls and procedures: ask the right questions

The SRA has warned of the risks posed by “off-the-shelf” policies, controls and procedures (PCPs). Emma Williams sets out what questions to ask to get...

SRA arrangements for regulation of CILEX members – Law Society response

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) proposals on regulation of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members could risk consumer confusion and lead to a loss of...

Law firms and solicitors must reconsider their risks

Law Society partner Travelers looks at the steps firms can take to manage their risks and stay ahead of business threats.

Secondary trauma and pro bono

Pro bono work may involve supporting vulnerable or at-risk clients, which can impact volunteers’ own mental health. Claire Butler and Nina Garnham discuss the risks...

SRA regulation of CILEX could risk consumer confusion

The Law Society of England and Wales has expressed concern about how the proposed changes over the regulation of Chartered Institute of Legal Executive (CILEX)...

LSB consultation on first-tier complaints – Law Society response

The Legal Services Board is consulting on proposals to replace its requirements and guidance on first-tier complaints handling.

Solicitor suspended for ‘inept’ failure to prevent fraud

Peter Rodd considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). Breaches of the SRA Principles were alleged, involving failing...

CILEX proposals are seriously misguided and fail to consider the wider regulatory context

We've expressed concern over the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX’s) proposals for changes to the regulation of chartered legal executives.

CILEX consultation on enhancing consumer trust and confidence – Law Society response

Proposals from CILEX to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are seriously misguided and fail to consider the wider regulatory context.

Axiom Ince fallout

Following the news that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is considering a one-off levy on the profession to cover the likely shortfall in the Solicitors...

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