A third of law firms non-compliant with AML rules – Legal Futures
Nearly a third of law firms checked by the SRA for their approach to anti-money laundering in the past year were non-compliant, a big rise on the previous 12 months.…
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Male barrister disbarred for sexually harassing woman at social events – Legal Futures
A male barrister who sexually harassed the same woman at two different social events has been disbarred by a Bar disciplinary tribunal. The post Male barrister disbarred for sexually harassing…
Solicitor who criticised “draconian” strike-off cannot return to roll – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has refused a solicitor’s bid to be restored to the roll just three years after being struck off for dishonesty. The post Solicitor who criticised “draconian”…
Case fees causes collapse in number of law firm complaints to FOS – Legal Futures
The number of complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service brought by law firms and CMCs has collapsed in the wake of the new case fee. The post Case fees causes…
A new era for AML supervision – Law Gazette – Features
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Decisions – Law Gazette – Features
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal) – Read More
VinciWorks – Legal Futures
For over two decades, VinciWorks has been transforming how the legal sector approaches compliance, turning training and reporting into an engaging, measurable part of firm culture. The post VinciWorks appeared…
Claims Futures Conference 2025 – Legal Futures
The Claims Futures Conference was held in Manchester on 22 October and incorporated our long-running PI Futures conference, covering both personal injury and financial mis-selling. The post Claims Futures Conference…
Clinical negligence roundtable: Speaking up, speaking out – Law Gazette – Features
Health outcome statistics for women expose a ‘gender pain gap’. With a sky-high clinical negligence bill, how can law and lawyers work with patients, clinicians and health trusts to narrow…
Kirkland & Ellis lawyers accused of ‘uncooperative’ negotiating style – Legal Cheek
US giant apparently gave lawyers communication training as a result of feedback Lawyers at US titan Kirkland & Ellis have reportedly come under fire for their “uncooperative behaviour” on private…
Legal Services Board sets out scope of Mazur review – Legal Futures
The Legal Services Board is to probe “the scale and impact” of breaches of the right to conduct litigation in the wake of the Mazur ruling. The post Legal Services…
Fifth of law firms looking to option of private equity backing – Legal Futures
A fifth of law firms are considering private equity investment as a route to growth and transformation, according to new research. The post Fifth of law firms looking to option…
Minister urges litigation funders to embrace self-regulation – Legal Futures
All third-party funders should join the Association of Litigation Funders while the government decides on the way forward for the sector, the courts minister said this week. The post Minister…
Consultancy for law firms and investors spins out of City practice – Legal Futures
A specialist strategic consultancy advising lawyers, investors and regulators has spun out of a City law firm as demand for help in navigating the legal market grows. The post Consultancy…
The four key areas of vulnerability – Legal Futures
Both financial and legal regulators are, and have been for some time now, keenly focused on client vulnerability or clients in vulnerable circumstances. The post The four key areas of…