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No excuse for inappropriate use of NDAs, law firms warned

We have warned law firms that non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) should not be used to prevent the reporting of professional misconduct. In a warning notice, we have reminded law firms that potential professional misconduct by a person or firm should be …

BSB seeks views on modernising its regulatory decision-making

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched a new consultation seeking views on the final phase of the Governance Reform outlined in its 2016-19 Strategic Plan. The BSB now proposes to change how it deals with the information it …

Money laundering review finds most law firms doing well but urges others to comply

  • Review of law firms finds most tackling money laundering risks, but some have more to do to meet new regulations
  • New warning notice and guidance highlight key risks
  • Strong action taken against 49 solicitors, with eight firms closed down in
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International Law and the Use of Force 4th edition

Oxford University Press has published the fourth edition of International Law and the Use of Force by Christine Gray.

This book explores the large and controversial subject of the use of force in international law. It examines not only

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New insurance directive delayed

Solicitors will not need to comply with the new European Insurance Distribution Directive until later this year, we have confirmed.

The Directive, which strengthens protections in place for clients of law firms, was due to be applicable from 23 February …