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SRA Publishes Risk Outlook 2020/2021

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have published their latest Risk Outlook, setting out their view on the key risks and challenges currently facing the profession. This ye

Extensions to the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Regime

Ever since the anti-money laundering (AML) regime was first extended to the legal profession through the passing of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), closely followed by the M

Law Society Welcomes Courts Backlog Measures

The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed measures to tackle backlogs in the civil and family courts and tribunals services by recruiting hundreds of additional staff and b

The Difficult Work of the LeO

During this unusual period whilst most of us have been working from home, clients have been grateful that the profession has continued to operate and provide vital legal services.

Scottish Price Transparency Guidance

The Law Society of Scotland has issued guidance for Scottish solicitors on publishing pricing and price transparency. The guidance, which is due to come into effect in January 202

Research Shows Remote Working Benefits Those with Disability

A new survey of over 100 disabled lawyers by the Law Society of England and Wales in partnership with the Legally Disabled Research Team based at Cardiff University, has found that

SQE Gets the Go Ahead

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced that it has been given the go ahead by the Legal Services Board (LSB) to introduced the new Solicitors Qualifying Examinatio