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The party's over: trainee solicitor fined for drunken sexual misconduct
Iain Miller considers a real case where a trainee solicitor was fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for drunkenly harassing colleagues at the office...
15 Dec 2022
A changing ethical landscape: findings from our ethics roundtables
Law Society president Lubna Shuja shares how our professional ethics programme will support solicitors to navigate tricky ethical situations.
15 Dec 2022
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...
25 Nov 2022
Lack of customer due diligence identified by SRA as main cause of AML breaches
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has identified that a “small minority” of solicitors and firms aren’t yet playing their part in the fight against economic crime.
02 Nov 2022
Badge of dishonour: parking illegally can get you more than a ticket
Nigel West considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in both the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) and the High Court for persistently breaking...
27 Oct 2022
The veneer of legitimacy: professional money launderers and how they impact the legal sector
Brian Mullen, threat lead at HM Revenue and Customs, explores the impact of professional money launderers on communities and the legal sector.
07 Oct 2022
Bank of Mum and Dad can't save you: failing to safeguard client money
Paul Bennett looks back at a real case where a solicitor appeared at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for a failure to safeguard client funds.
22 Sep 2022
Register of overseas entities in force on 1 August: how property lawyers can comply
The government will introduce the register of overseas entities (ROE) on 1 August 2022. If you have an overseas transaction currently in progress, you’ll need...
21 Jul 2022
Red alert for sanctions evasion by sanctioned Russian elites
Russian elites and their enablers are suspected of using common techniques to evade financial sanctions. Learn what red flags to look out for and how...
14 Jul 2022
A question of honesty: solicitor struck off for fare evasion
Paul Bennett considers a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal case about misconduct committed in a solicitor's private life.
05 Jul 2022
Cyber and data security – five legal obligations you should not ignore
It's crucial to look after the data you hold and keep your technology secure. Mitigo detail the measures firms must take to remain compliant and...
28 Jun 2022
Shaking up SLAPPs – time for action
Action is needed on strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPS) to level the playing field between parties and protect the administration of justice.
25 May 2022
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