Welcome to the latest edition of COLP Insider, your essential guide to SRA compliance. This issue covers key updates and insights to help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape. Stay [...]
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has recently issued three important warning notices addressing critical areas of legal practice: mergers and acquisitions of law firms, missing client [...]
In our latest webinar, “SLAPPs and NDAs – Latest Guidance“, Jonathon Bray and his team delved into the complex ethical terrain surrounding Strategic Lawsuits Against Public [...]
Well, it’s complicated… The Safe Answer No, your firm cannot generally act for both the buyer and seller in a conveyancing transaction, even with information barriers in place. The [...]
Time Padding In Law Firms: An Endemic Ethical Crisis? A recent RollOnFriday poll has revealed concerning insights into the billing practices within the legal profession. Over a third (35.5%) of [...]
A recent RollOnFriday poll has revealed concerning insights into the billing practices within the legal profession. Over a third (35.5%) of surveyed lawyers admitted to inflating their time [...]
This updated guide from the National Crime Agency (NCA) provides crucial information for lawyers on how to request a defence against money laundering and terrorist financing offences under the [...]
Reflections On The SRA’s Proposal To Ban Solicitors Client Accounts When the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) first floated the idea of banning solicitors from handling client money, I must [...]
When the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) first floated the idea of banning solicitors from handling client money, I must admit, my initial reaction was sceptical. I assumed, perhaps [...]
This week we hosted an insightful panel discussion titled “Attacks, Hacks, and Cyber-Risks”, focusing on the impact of cyber security on law firms. The panel included Chris Roberts [...]
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