<![CDATA[Compliance Pods for Legal Professionals]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:01 GMTWed, 07 May 2025 10:59:29 GMTyes7a7d38ba-6c62-4863-a966-3c3d4a2d6c31Legal Compliance AcademyYou're listening to The Legal Compliance Academy's legal compliance updates. This is where legal clarity meets everyday practice. Insights, updates, and practical guidance for legal professionals. Have your say on the SRA's complaints consultation: https:You're listening to The Legal Compliance Academy's legal compliance updates. This is where legal clarity meets everyday practice. Insights, updates, and practical guidance for legal professionals. Have your say on the SRA's complaints consultation: https://form.sra.org.uk/s3/FTC-consultation25 Stay Compliant - Stay Safe.episodicLegal Compliance Academyfeed+f88dccbe@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[The SRA’s Unilaterally Loophole]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/9c176d44-5b40-4cd9-8325-6e81ba785d459c176d44-5b40-4cd9-8325-6e81ba785d45Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:46:02 GMT1818We unpack the SRA’s updated COLP and COFA separation rules, including the meaning of unilaterally, the risk thresholds for client money and turnover, and why some firms may try to use governance tweaks as a workaround.

The discussion also explores the practical limits of paper compliance, the rule 8.7 exemption for exceptional transactions, and whether real oversight can survive when liability is pushed onto junior staff.

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]]>Legal Compliance AcademyWe unpack the SRA’s updated COLP and COFA separation rules, including the meaning of unilaterally, the risk thresholds for client money and turnover, and why some firms may try to use governance tweaks as a workaround. The discussion also explores the praWe unpack the SRA’s updated COLP and COFA separation rules, including the meaning of unilaterally, the risk thresholds for client money and turnover, and why some firms may try to use governance tweaks as a workaround. The discussion also explores the practical limits of paper compliance, the rule 8.7 exemption for exceptional transactions, and whether real oversight can survive when liability is pushed onto junior staff. Show Notes SRA | Strengthening effective oversight | Solicitors Regulation Authority: https://www.sra.org.uk/news/blogs/strengthening-effective-oversight-protect-public/false00:05:31full<![CDATA[AI Misuse in Law: Hallucinations, Privilege, and SRA Risk]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/a3e0d511-956a-474f-8531-e311b5afcb2da3e0d511-956a-474f-8531-e311b5afcb2dTue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:14 GMT1717This episode breaks down the surge in AI misuse reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the growing fallout from unchecked hallucinated citations in court filings. It also examines how pasting client material into open AI tools can breach confidentiality and permanently waive legal professional privilege.

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]]>Legal Compliance AcademyThis episode breaks down the surge in AI misuse reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the growing fallout from unchecked hallucinated citations in court filings. It also examines how pasting client material into open AI tools can breach confiThis episode breaks down the surge in AI misuse reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the growing fallout from unchecked hallucinated citations in court filings. It also examines how pasting client material into open AI tools can breach confidentiality and permanently waive legal professional privilege. Show Notes SRA | Misuse of AI - Warning notice | Solicitors Regulation Authority: https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/guidance/misuse-ai/false00:04:41full<![CDATA[UK AML 2026: EDD, Trusts, and Sterling Thresholds]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/0248e3e5-2bbd-4e56-ac5e-285b4b27df0b0248e3e5-2bbd-4e56-ac5e-285b4b27df0bWed, 22 Jul 2026 09:44:36 GMT1616This episode breaks down the 2026 UK AML amendments, including the narrower Enhanced Due Diligence trigger, new documentation expectations for risk rationale, and the updated rules for pooled client accounts. It also covers the removal of the trust register exemption for older non-UK trusts and the shift from euro-based thresholds to pound sterling across compliance materials.

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]]>Legal Compliance AcademyThis episode breaks down the 2026 UK AML amendments, including the narrower Enhanced Due Diligence trigger, new documentation expectations for risk rationale, and the updated rules for pooled client accounts. It also covers the removal of the trust registThis episode breaks down the 2026 UK AML amendments, including the narrower Enhanced Due Diligence trigger, new documentation expectations for risk rationale, and the updated rules for pooled client accounts. It also covers the removal of the trust register exemption for older non-UK trusts and the shift from euro-based thresholds to pound sterling across compliance materials. Show Notes What the MLR 2026 Amendments Mean for Law Firms and Conveyancers  - Credas: https://credas.com/news/what-the-mlr-2026-amendments-mean-for-law-firms-and-conveyancers/false00:07:03full<![CDATA[Familiarity Breeds Risk: Conflicts, AML and Self-Representation]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/8c0e7c64-43a9-4bf9-aa8d-d13b4ac763558c0e7c64-43a9-4bf9-aa8d-d13b4ac76355Wed, 27 May 2026 17:18:19 GMT1515This episode explores how close personal relationships can undermine professional judgment, from drafting wills that benefit the solicitor’s own family to skipping AML and conflict checks for friends and relatives. It also covers the risks of acting for yourself, including misuse of firm resources, intimidation concerns, and when to send the matter to an independent solicitor.

]]>Legal Compliance AcademyThis episode explores how close personal relationships can undermine professional judgment, from drafting wills that benefit the solicitor’s own family to skipping AML and conflict checks for friends and relatives. It also covers the risks of acting for yThis episode explores how close personal relationships can undermine professional judgment, from drafting wills that benefit the solicitor’s own family to skipping AML and conflict checks for friends and relatives. It also covers the risks of acting for yourself, including misuse of firm resources, intimidation concerns, and when to send the matter to an independent solicitor.false00:06:16full<![CDATA[The Optimism Trap: Mastering Client Communication]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/40b22f82-16a5-426b-88bd-464b16719d5440b22f82-16a5-426b-88bd-464b16719d54Tue, 19 May 2026 13:01:18 GMT1414Learn how to avoid the optimism trap by managing client expectations and providing high-clarity updates that reduce regulatory risks. Andre Grayson and Paul Crowther share practical frameworks for proactive communication and strategies for early escalation when relationships become strained.

]]>Legal Compliance AcademyLearn how to avoid the optimism trap by managing client expectations and providing high-clarity updates that reduce regulatory risks. Andre Grayson and Paul Crowther share practical frameworks for proactive communication and strategies for early escalatioLearn how to avoid the optimism trap by managing client expectations and providing high-clarity updates that reduce regulatory risks. Andre Grayson and Paul Crowther share practical frameworks for proactive communication and strategies for early escalation when relationships become strained.false00:07:08full<![CDATA[Right to Work Checks: The £20,000 Risk Employers Miss]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/818acf49-ac1d-4afc-a820-fcdba9c60d6e818acf49-ac1d-4afc-a820-fcdba9c60d6eWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:32:56 GMT1313This episode breaks down the real cost of getting right to work checks wrong, from civil penalties to criminal exposure, and explains why simply seeing an ID on video is not enough. It also covers the three valid 2026 check routes, including when certified IDSPs can be used and what employers must still verify themselves.

]]>Legal Compliance AcademyThis episode breaks down the real cost of getting right to work checks wrong, from civil penalties to criminal exposure, and explains why simply seeing an ID on video is not enough. It also covers the three valid 2026 check routes, including when certifieThis episode breaks down the real cost of getting right to work checks wrong, from civil penalties to criminal exposure, and explains why simply seeing an ID on video is not enough. It also covers the three valid 2026 check routes, including when certified IDSPs can be used and what employers must still verify themselves.false00:10:02full<![CDATA[Dodging Phishing Threats]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/dc5a92cc-c3db-4487-8828-fedd08bece5ddc5a92cc-c3db-4487-8828-fedd08bece5dThu, 29 Jan 2026 15:19:44 GMT1212Explore the rising phishing risks targeting law firms and their impact on compliance. Learn practical techniques to spot suspicious emails and discover effective response strategies backed by real-world legal examples.

]]>Legal Compliance AcademyExplore the rising phishing risks targeting law firms and their impact on compliance. Learn practical techniques to spot suspicious emails and discover effective response strategies backed by real-world legal examples.Explore the rising phishing risks targeting law firms and their impact on compliance. Learn practical techniques to spot suspicious emails and discover effective response strategies backed by real-world legal examples.false00:06:56full<![CDATA[Bridging Compliance Challenges]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/6ed02668-10b2-4ba0-b759-f2bce5ce1ffb6ed02668-10b2-4ba0-b759-f2bce5ce1ffbFri, 09 Jan 2026 07:59:06 GMT1111Explore the key challenges faced by compliance officers including knowledge gaps, resource strains, and wellbeing risks. Learn practical strategies to improve regulatory competence, share compliance responsibilities, and foster a supportive firm culture for better governance.

]]>Legal Compliance AcademyExplore the key challenges faced by compliance officers including knowledge gaps, resource strains, and wellbeing risks. Learn practical strategies to improve regulatory competence, share compliance responsibilities, and foster a supportive firm culture fExplore the key challenges faced by compliance officers including knowledge gaps, resource strains, and wellbeing risks. Learn practical strategies to improve regulatory competence, share compliance responsibilities, and foster a supportive firm culture for better governance.false00:08:29full<![CDATA[Encouraging Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Law]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/19c93d88-347c-474e-b955-66f537d5c50a19c93d88-347c-474e-b955-66f537d5c50aWed, 17 Sep 2025 09:47:23 GMT1010Legal Compliance AcademyJoin Andre and Paul as they explain the Solicitors Regulation Authority's updated guidance on Principle 6 and explore how legal professionals can actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in firms. Hear real-world examples, practical strategies,Join Andre and Paul as they explain the Solicitors Regulation Authority's updated guidance on Principle 6 and explore how legal professionals can actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in firms. Hear real-world examples, practical strategies, and the regulatory expectations shaping the profession today.false00:07:29full<![CDATA[When Billing Goes Wrong]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/d66e3ae9-e538-44ea-a546-49bbac5e5af2d66e3ae9-e538-44ea-a546-49bbac5e5af2Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:04:41 GMT99Legal Compliance AcademyThis episode examines the case of a senior associate struck off for submitting dishonest timesheets and explores the wider impacts of improper time recording on professions and colleagues. Andre and Paul break down the challenges, compliance implications,This episode examines the case of a senior associate struck off for submitting dishonest timesheets and explores the wider impacts of improper time recording on professions and colleagues. Andre and Paul break down the challenges, compliance implications, and risks legal professionals face when meeting billing targets. Real-world lessons, illustrated by a memorable case from Irwin Mitchell, anchor this urgent discussion.false00:09:02full<![CDATA[Anti-Money Laundering Training Demystified]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/4f2c5b88-0de2-46c3-be5c-7904d488b6a04f2c5b88-0de2-46c3-be5c-7904d488b6a0Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:19:00 GMT88Legal Compliance AcademyDive into the compulsory world of AML training for law firms. Andre and Paul break down what the regulations require, who needs training, what content matters most, and why enforcement is getting serious.Dive into the compulsory world of AML training for law firms. Andre and Paul break down what the regulations require, who needs training, what content matters most, and why enforcement is getting serious.false00:06:30full<![CDATA[Motor Finance Redress and Solicitor Responsibilities]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/2a757122-51e3-4c9c-a6fc-e0ce4deffe9d2a757122-51e3-4c9c-a6fc-e0ce4deffe9dSun, 20 Jul 2025 12:38:00 GMT77Legal Compliance AcademyWe break down the latest developments in motor finance claims, the looming Supreme Court judgment, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Andre Grayson and Paul Crowther guide listeners through what solicitors need to know about compensation schemes, clieWe break down the latest developments in motor finance claims, the looming Supreme Court judgment, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Andre Grayson and Paul Crowther guide listeners through what solicitors need to know about compensation schemes, client communications, and best practices.false00:06:35full<![CDATA[High Risk Jurisdictions Update]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/be229e5e-14a3-452c-8228-ac4d691e811abe229e5e-14a3-452c-8228-ac4d691e811aTue, 15 Jul 2025 10:55:23 GMT66Legal Compliance AcademyA review of EU’s latest High Risk Jurisdictions list, how it aligns with FATF standards, and what the changes mean for legal compliance. Andre and Paul break down the countries affected and discuss the practical implications for UK legal professionals.A review of EU’s latest High Risk Jurisdictions list, how it aligns with FATF standards, and what the changes mean for legal compliance. Andre and Paul break down the countries affected and discuss the practical implications for UK legal professionals.false00:06:53full<![CDATA[Navigating Social Media Risks in Legal Practice]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/5116eb76-f356-4532-8a7e-7f62f53addaa5116eb76-f356-4532-8a7e-7f62f53addaaSun, 06 Jul 2025 15:21:01 GMT55Legal Compliance AcademyExplore how legal professionals can harness social media while upholding ethical standards. Andre and Paul unpack practical risks, regulatory guidance, and real-world scenarios to help you stay compliant online.Explore how legal professionals can harness social media while upholding ethical standards. Andre and Paul unpack practical risks, regulatory guidance, and real-world scenarios to help you stay compliant online.false00:07:07full<![CDATA[Law Society Responds to the SRA Business Plan]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/241534b0-7e76-43b9-8cec-e221c52e60a3241534b0-7e76-43b9-8cec-e221c52e60a3Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:30:02 GMT44Legal Compliance AcademyPaul and André unpick the Law Society's response to the SRA business and look at what it means High Street FirmsPaul and André unpick the Law Society's response to the SRA business and look at what it means High Street Firmsfalse00:07:25full<![CDATA[Lessons from a Moment of Madness]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/fd91956e-859f-43d6-bd71-3ed51a90bc55fd91956e-859f-43d6-bd71-3ed51a90bc55Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:00:01 GMT33Legal Compliance AcademyExplore the real-life case of Heather Roberts, a solicitor whose career was nearly derailed by a critical mistake. Andre and Paul unpack the regulatory and personal lessons, spotlighting the importance of early intervention and transparency for legal profExplore the real-life case of Heather Roberts, a solicitor whose career was nearly derailed by a critical mistake. Andre and Paul unpack the regulatory and personal lessons, spotlighting the importance of early intervention and transparency for legal professionals.false00:07:01full<![CDATA[Making Complaints Transparent]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/f6e5a6e4-bec2-42b9-8dbf-e75de87712a7f6e5a6e4-bec2-42b9-8dbf-e75de87712a7Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:04:52 GMT22Legal Compliance AcademyThis episode breaks down the SRA’s proposed changes to how law firms handle and display complaints procedures. Andre and Paul discuss the implications for firms and clients, highlight feedback from legal professionals, and explore what these rules mean foThis episode breaks down the SRA’s proposed changes to how law firms handle and display complaints procedures. Andre and Paul discuss the implications for firms and clients, highlight feedback from legal professionals, and explore what these rules mean for transparency and trust.false00:06:27full<![CDATA[When AI Gets It Wrong]]>https://38568cdb.jellypod.com/episodes/e36a5ff1-600b-4f41-a865-eaca09da4674e36a5ff1-600b-4f41-a865-eaca09da4674Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:08:50 GMT11Legal Compliance AcademyThis episode dives into the real-world consequences of AI errors in the legal profession. André and Paul unpack landmark cases, regulatory reactions, and the everyday risks of AI hallucinations—plus what lawyers need to do to stay ahead.This episode dives into the real-world consequences of AI errors in the legal profession. André and Paul unpack landmark cases, regulatory reactions, and the everyday risks of AI hallucinations—plus what lawyers need to do to stay ahead.false00:05:35full