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Deregulation: Too much of a good thing?
Thursday, 23 July 2015There are a lot of things that lawyers and the government do not agree about. One area where they do, generally speaking, is the need for deregulation. The ‘legal regulators’ (this now includes the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) were keen to show just how much they agree in the three reports sent by the Legal Services Board to justice minister Shailesh Vara this week.
Tags: client accounts, Legal regulators, Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Cost of borrowing may rise if law firms abandon client accounts, regulators warn
Tuesday, 21 July 2015Banks may charge law firms more for borrowing if they abandon their client accounts, the legal regulators have warned. A report submitted to justice minister Shailesh Vara highlighted both the dangers and benefits of allowing choice on whether to handle client money directly.
Tags: client accounts, Legal Services Board, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Posted in Latest news, Legal Services Act, Legal Services Board, Regulation
Law Society: “Piecemeal” SRA reforms could create “perverse incentives”
Tuesday, 16 June 2015The Law Society has launched a sustained attack on plans by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to introduce third-party accounts, allow referral fees in legal aid cases and remove the requirement on firms to carry out reserved activities.
Tags: client accounts, Law Society, referral fees, reserved activities, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Posted in Latest news, Regulation, Solicitors
Doubts over SRA plan to offer ‘client account alternative’
Friday, 24 April 2015Plans to offer solicitors the option of a “third-party managed accounts” instead of the traditional client account have divided opinions, with some criticising a lack of detail and questioning whether the move would reduce fraud.
Tags: accounts rules, client accounts, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Posted in Accounts rules, Latest news, Regulation, Solicitors
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AML isn’t just a risk issue – it’s about client experience too
Something that gets forgotten among all this noise is the impact onerous AML rules have on client experience. It’s a source of friction and it reduces trust and confidence.
Breaking down barriers between fee-earners and finance teams
Many law firms grapple with a divide between fee-earners and finance teams, which can create friction that risks undermining regulatory requirements, profitability and client service.
Agentic AI and the importance of knowledge management for law firms
AI is the go-to capability to drive higher productivity for organisations. Those that are not yet implementing it may find themselves being left behind in the race for both talent and clients.
