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Law Society makes regulation recommendations ahead of AI Safety Summit

Ahead of the AI Safety Summit 2023 (1-2 November), * the Law Society of England and Wales has made artificial intelligence (AI) regulation recommendations for...

Law Society asks for members’ views on unbundling

The Law Society of England and Wales is today (27 October) calling on its members to share their experience about how they are delivering unbundled*...

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act gains royal assent

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has become law, meaning solicitors can continue to support the fight against illicit finance.

Complaints from third parties – could you be accountable?

Jason Chapman and Anjali Mouelhi compare two different cases concerning complaints from third parties and look at how LeO dealt with each one – with...

‘Off-the-shelf’ AML policies put firms and clients at risk

The SRA’s 2022/23 anti-money laundering (AML) report warns of the risks posed by common AML issues. Find out what steps you can take to comply...

HM Treasury review of the AML and CTF supervisory regime – Law Society response

HM Treasury is consulting on four models for reforming the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) supervisory regime. Find out what this means for solicitors and firms.

Anti-Money Laundering regime must ensure legal sector expertise is retained

The Law Society of England and Wales has today (13 October) responded to the Treasury’s consultation on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF),...

SRA takes control of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has taken control of the running of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), meaning solicitors’ clients will continue to be able...

Solicitor struck off for misleading clients

Linda Lee considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). Alleged breaches included misleading clients about the progress of...

How to identify your client as an in-house lawyer

Identifying who your client is when giving advice is the crux of being an in-house lawyer. Abigail Stallard explains that it’s essential to understand your...

Economic Crime Plan 2 will strengthen UK's response to illicit finance

The government’s Economic Crime Plan 2 will strengthen the UK’s global response to economic crime, the Law Society of England and Wales said today.

Economic Crime Bill: Lord Bellamy supports proportionate regulatory objective

Lord Bellamy’s statement in the House of Lords (27 June) has emphasised and agreed with many points made by the Law Society as the Economic...

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