[search_live]

How will AI revolutionise the practice of law?

‘Smurfing’ is a money laundering technique by which criminals move large sums of money in a series of smaller transactions. By depositing smaller amounts separately, the criminal hope to avoid arousing suspicions that the money was acquired by nefarious means.

[…]

Read More… from How will AI revolutionise the practice of law?

Jury’s out: Scrapping jury trials and what it means for criminal justice

‘Smurfing’ is a money laundering technique by which criminals move large sums of money in a series of smaller transactions. By depositing smaller amounts separately, the criminal hope to avoid arousing suspicions that the money was acquired by nefarious means.

[…]

Read More… from Jury’s out: Scrapping jury trials and what it means for criminal justice

Dealing with Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases

‘Smurfing’ is a money laundering technique by which criminals move large sums of money in a series of smaller transactions. By depositing smaller amounts separately, the criminal hope to avoid arousing suspicions that the money was acquired by nefarious means.

[…]

Read More… from Dealing with Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases

What is smurfing? How to spot the signs and protect against it

‘Smurfing’ is a money laundering technique by which criminals move large sums of money in a series of smaller transactions. By depositing smaller amounts separately, the criminal hope to avoid arousing suspicions that the money was acquired by nefarious means.

[…]

Read More… from What is smurfing? How to spot the signs and protect against it

Can you get yourself off the DBS barred list?

Being included on the Disclosure Barring Service barred list can be very stressful if it means you can no longer continue in your job. People who are included on the list can’t take employment with children or vulnerable adults.

[…]

Read More… from Can you get yourself off the DBS barred list?

Anti-bribery and corruption: How to manage gifts and hospitality in business

Gifts and hospitality are often a cordial part of a business relationship. But directors need to be aware that failing to deal with gifts and hospitality in the right way could lead to allegations of bribery and corruption.

[…]

Read More… from Anti-bribery and corruption: How to manage gifts and hospitality in business

What happens in an HMRC investigation?

An HMRC investigation is an examination of your tax affairs as an individual or a business. These investigations can be entirely random checks, or there might be something unusual in your tax returns that has triggered it.

[…]

Read More… from What happens in an HMRC investigation?

What corporates need to know about Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) are a negotiated settlement with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which a corporate can enter into after it has been charged with economic crime such as bribery, money laundering, or fraud.

[…]

Read More… from What corporates need to know about Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Strategies for defending your business during an SFO investigation

Investigations by the SFO usually come as a surprise to the business under investigation. The first the business knows about it is likely to be when the SFO turns up at your premises for the raid. It can be quite a shock.  

[…]

Read More… from Strategies for defending your business during an SFO investigation

Can I go to jail for something I said online?

It may come as a surprise, but you can go to jail for something you’ve said online, and people have. Whether it’s on Facebook, Tiktok, Instragram, Linkedin, or any other online platform, your posts and comments can get you into trouble with the law.

[…]

Read More… from Can I go to jail for something I said online?

Attending a festival this summer? Know the laws around drugs

Festivals are often a bit of an escape from reality for people, and sometimes that leads to people taking drugs, even if they’ve never tried them before.

[…]

Read More… from Attending a festival this summer? Know the laws around drugs

Does it make me look guilty if I take a solicitor to the police station?

In short, the answer is no. It does not make you look guilty if you take a solicitor to the police station. In fact, you always should.

[…]

Read More… from Does it make me look guilty if I take a solicitor to the police station?

Can I change my solicitor during an investigation?

If you’re facing a legal investigation, the process can often feel overwhelming and complex and this is only exacerbated if you make the decision to change your solicitor partway through an active case.

[…]

Read More… from Can I change my solicitor during an investigation?