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SRA publishes spring update for Risk Outlook

18 April 2018

181128 – SRA reminds solicitors to adhere to their litigation obligations

The spring update for the SRA’s Risk Outlook was published this week. Included in the update is information on an increase in cybercrime reports. The majority of reports received in the past have involved email interceptions in a bid to steal client money. There is now an increase in law firms reporting other types of cybercrime attacks. You can also get the latest information on other risks such as money laundering and the use of non-disclosure agreements.

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