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The Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill on 8 March 2023.

The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has published a guidance on the risks of money laundering associated with funds coming from China.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has proposed minor changes to the SRA Standards and Regulations following its consultation that ran from 14 December 2022–8 March 2023.

Failure to prevent fraud… and more? Anita Clifford reports on the broadening scope of the proposed ‘failure to prevent’ offences & the likelihood of their success

The ‘public interest’ justification for the right of any individual to bring disciplinary proceedings against any solicitor disappeared a long time ago, says John Gould

The Law Commission has highlighted serious safety concerns surrounding driverless cars, and has called on the government to impose a ban on remotely driving a vehicle from overseas due to lack of enforcement powers.

Proposals to fine firms up to 5% of their annual turnover for breaches of the professional rule book have been confirmed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

The final rules for bringing the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) under the control of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have been agreed.

The Law Commission has published advice to the government on how to regulate remote driving on UK roads.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed its proposals for changes to its fining regime and policy on publishing decisions.

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NLJ this week: Raising the age bar

Calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 have been renewed, with the Bar Council arguing the current threshold criminalises children too early and risks pushing them towards lifelong offending

NLJ this week: Beyond AI hallucinations

The legal profession's AI challenge extends far beyond fabricated case citations, according to a warning about the next phase of technological risk

NLJ this week: AML supervision shake-up

Law firms should use the transition period before the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assumes anti-money laundering (AML) supervision to strengthen governance and compliance, experts have warned

NLJ this week: Options for global evidence gathering

Cross-border disputes increasingly demand creative approaches to gathering evidence, with litigators needing to look beyond traditional letters of request

NLJ this week: Indefinite or forever?

A Court of Appeal ruling has clarified the distinction between contracts of 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration, with potentially significant implications for commercial drafting

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Regulatory

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Womble Bond Dickinson—Paula Myers

mfg Solicitors—five promotions

Brabners—six promotions