The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has never been overly keen on the Solicitors Regulation Authority having its own powers to rebuke and fine solicitors – that should be the job of an independent tribunal, the message has been – and the SDT has been vociferous (particularly by its standards) in opposing SRA plans to increase the current £2,000 fine limit.

The process of digitisation continues to expand, and as a consequence the link between physical geographic location and the ability to adequately set rules that apply to individuals and property is being eradicated.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s high-profile move away from the annual minimum 16 hour CPD requirement has been well documented and most in the profession will by now be aware that the change will be phased in from this spring and fully implemented by 1 November 2016. But does this really mean the end of (continuing) professional development training for solicitors?

“Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half” – John Wanamaker. Many businesses spend exorbitant sums of money on marketing their services, but suffer from John Wanamaker’s problem: they simply don’t know what made their customers choose them.

This Valentine’s Day, will you be searching for that special someone to send your heart all a flutter? Well, don’t waste your time. What you need is that certain wonderful boy or girl who in no way impinges on your ability to comply with your regulatory obligations.