SRA Accounts Rules and management features
Q&As – shortfalls on client account
The second edition of Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers has been updated to incorporate the latest regulatory information and guidance from government, the legal regulators and the Law Society. The authors, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to client accounts.
Residual balances – a silent danger?
Robert Blech considers residual balances and outlines the dangers of not addressing the issue in law firms
On account
Karen Edwards outlines the benefits and the risks of firms taking credit card payments for client accounts
Banking on it
Jonathon Bray considers why a solicitor’s client account cannot be used as a ‘banking facility’ – and how to stay safe
PI insurance – market update
Brian Boehmer looks at the current state of the PII market and how you can prepare for renewal.
Do you have enough PI cover?
Rebecca Atkinson explores how firms can assess their professional indemnity insurance cover.
Accounts Rules 2019 - the key changes
Andrew Allen looks at the anticipated changes to the Accounts Rules.
Lexcel update - what’s new?
Grahame Davidson updates us on regulatory changes to the Lexcel Standard.
Insurance Distribution Directive - ready or not?
Gillian Roche-Saunders looks at the detail of the Insurance Distribution Directive.
Using client accounts as banking facilities
Concerns about the improper use of client accounts have prompted the SRA to update their warning notice. We look at the key changes.
Planning an exit strategy
Helen Carr looks at ther personal and practical considerations that should form a part of an exit plan.
Updating Lexcel - the key changes
In a year of momentous regulatory change, Neil Partridge looks at the upcoming changes to Lexcel.
Ethical exits - what to do when you lose key staff
Tracey Calvert looks at how to meet regulatory obligations when a fee earner leaves a legal business.
PI Insurance - will it be affected by Brexit?
Brian Balkin answers your questions on the possible effects of Brexit on PII.
Business continuity: Are you prepared?
Janet Noble looks at the importance of having business continuity plans in these uncertain times.
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