Ethics and Compliance
Dental regulator pays damages after unlawful undercover operation
A ficticious scenario created by investigators breached human rights and data protection law
Dealing with NDAs: Far from settled
Advising on NDAs raises a number of ethical considerations, as Emma Walker explains
Money laundering: SRA refers £200m of suspected criminal proceeds to NCA
The SRA made 26 SARs to the NCA between January and October 2020; and cryptocurrency could become an issue
Solicitor struck off for dishonesty
A sole practitioner has been struck off for dishonesty after using client money to pay off his firm’s debts
Beckwith: SRA’s credibility questioned following chair’s statement
Solicitors have accused the SRA of arrogance and questioned its credibility following its response to the Beckwith appeal.
AML: standing together
Gideon Habel welcomes the regulator’s increased focus on an insidious area of criminal activity
What’s wellbeing got to do with ethics?
Wellbeing is the foundation for effective legal practice, as Emma Walker explains
The gaping chasm
Some individuals needing legal advice may have to choose between legal protection or poverty, says Pippa Allsop
Solicitor struck off after breakdown in mental health
Patrick O'Connor sent approximately 471 offensive messages to firm he had instructed
