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Hello, and welcome to episode 118 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. On sanctions this week, designations from the US, and extension of existing sanctions from the EU. On bribery and corruption, the anti-corruption body in Zambia is cleared out, and another pressure group gives its two penn'orth on the new Labour government's approach to corruption. The money laundering news comes from the IMF, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and MONEYVAL has published a report on Jersey. There is also a round-up of the cyber-attack news this week. As usual, I have linked the main stories flagged in the podcast in the description. These are: Council of the European Union, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: Council renews economic sanctions for a further 6 months.Europol, Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2024.Europol, Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2024 (Report).International Monetary Fund, Panama: Financial Sector Assessment Program - Technical Note on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).MONEYVAL, MONEYVAL acknowledges Jersey's progress in improving measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism.MONEYVAL, Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures Jersey: Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Report.National Crime Agency, NCA infiltrates world's most prolific DDoS-for-hire service.National Cyber Security Centre, "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it." (Blog post).National Cyber Security Centre, New legislation will help counter the cyber threat to our essential services (Blog post).New Zealand Serious Fraud Office, Phone scam.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, GENERAL LICENCE - Russian Banks – UK subsidiaries – Guernsey subsidiary – EU subsidiaries - Basic needs, routine holding and maintenance, the payment of legal fees and insolvency related payments: INT/2022/1280876.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, General licence - INT/2022/1280876.Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Targets PRC-based Procurement Network Supporting DPRK Ballistic Missile and Space Programs.Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Implements REPO for Ukrainians Act Reporting Requirement.Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Sanctions Rebel Alliance Driving Instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Solicitors Regulation Authority, Annual report by the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the year ended 5 April 2024 (Annex).Spotlight on Corruption, Thin gruel for anti-corruption campaigners – the new government's King's Speech.UKFIU, SARs in Action: Issue 26.US Department of Justice, Leader of $200 Million Ponzi Scheme Pleads Guilty to Mail and Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Faces 20 Years' Imprisonment. 

Hello, and welcome to episode 81 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. It has been a bumper week for financial crime news this week, with all areas competing to outperform one another in terms of producing the most volume of material. Leading the way in a fairly packed field are fraud and sanctions stories, but there is also a good deal of money laundering news, as well as a host of content on cyber-attacks. I guess it's just been one of those weeks. Let's pray that it all settles down next week. As usual, I have linked the main stories flagged in the podcast in the description. These are: Cabinet Office, Data Usage Agreement: National Fraud Initiative HMRC and local authority counter-fraud pilot.Committee on Ways and Means, Five Key Moments from Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on Pandemic Fraud.Department for Business and Trade, DBT response to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry's first interim report: compensation.Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Frontier AI: capabilities and risks – discussion paper.England and Wales High Court (Administrative Court) Decision, Fridman, R (On the Application Of) v HM Treasury [2023] EWHC 2657 (Admin) (26 October 2023).Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, Money laundering prevention: BaFin imposes administrative fines on Deutsche Bank AG.Federal Trade Commission, FTC Reports Outline Efforts to Combat Cross-Border Fraud and Ransomware Attacks.Financial Action Task Force, Japan's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.Financial Action Task Force, Outcomes FATF Plenary, 25-27 October 2023.International Criminal Court, Measures taken following the unprecedented cyber-attack on the ICC.National Crime Agency, SARs in Action: Money Mules Special Edition.National Trading Standards, 19 million lose money to scams but fewer than a third report.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Haiti.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Legal Services General Licence.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial sanctions: Democratic Republic of the Congo.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Russia.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Iran (Nuclear).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Iran (Nuclear).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Understanding OFSI: An Introductory Webinar.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Frozen Assets Reporting (2023).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, General Licence: Continuation of Business and Basic Needs for Telecommunications Services and News Media Services INT/2022/1875276.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, OFSI General Licence under the Russia Regulations and the Belarus Regulations INT/2023/3744968.Payment Systems Regulator, Publishing APP fraud data: A guide for PSPs.Serious Fraud Office, SFO completes £497.25m Deferred Prosecution Agreement with Rolls-Royce PLC.Solicitors Regulation Authority, DKLM LLP Decision Notice.UK Government, Robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud (press release).UK Government, Government response to the Law Commission's review of confiscation.UK Government, UK drives new international rules to claw back ill-gotten gains.UK Parliament, Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Royal Assent.UK Statutes, Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.United Nations, Security Council 1533 Sanctions Committee Adds Two Entries to Its Sanctions List.US Department of Justice, Justice Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against $300 Million Superyacht.World Economic Forum, Internet companies tackle the biggest ever denial of service attack.

This event was part of the IfG's Conservative Party Conference 2023 fringe programme. Speakers: George Freeman MP, Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology James Wild MP, Member of Parliament for North West Norfolk Anna Bradley, Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Phoebe Clay, Co-Director of Unchecked UK Antony Walker, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of techUK This event was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event was kindly supported by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Hello, and welcome to this week in financial crime. I'm your host, Chris Kirkbride. The world of financial crime has another busy week, with plenty of sanctions, money laundering, and cyber. Cyber, cyber, everywhere, so let's crack on.These are the links to the principal documents mentioned in the podcast:Council of Europe: Group of States Against Corruption, Bulgaria: Council of Europe anti-corruption body publishes a report on corruption prevention and integrity concerning top executive functions and the police (press release).Council of Europe: Group of States Against Corruption, FIFTH EVALUATION ROUND Preventing corruption and promoting integrity in central governments (top executive functions) and law enforcement agencies: EVALUATION REPORT BULGARIA (report).Following the Rules, Lucy McNulty interviews Tom Hayes.International Monetary Fund, Blog post: Crypto Contagion Underscores Why Global Regulators Must Act Fast to Stem Risk.International Monetary Fund, Cyber Resilience—Delivering through Disruption.UK Gambling Commission, Vivaro Limited Public Statement.UK Gambling Commission, Online gambling business TonyBet fined £442,750.UK Government, Factsheet: new information request power for the Solicitors Regulation Authority in relation to economic crime.UK National Cyber Security Centre and The National Grid for Learning, Cybersecurity Schools Audit.UK Parliament International Trade Committee, MPs to investigate effectiveness and impact of UK's trade sanctions on Russia.US Department of Justice, Speech by Assistant Attorney General, Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., Remarks on Revisions to the Criminal Division's Corporate Enforcement Policy.US Department of Justice, Founder and Majority Owner of Bitzlato, a Cryptocurrency Exchange, Charged with Unlicensed Money Transmitting.US Depart of Justice, Arrest and Criminal Charges Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch's $90 Million Yacht.US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FinCEN Identifies Virtual Currency Exchange Bitzlato as a “Primary Money Laundering Concern” in Connection with Russian Illicit Finance.

This month, Colin and Sonia mainly talk about an avalanche of asylum related news, law and updates. It's not all asylum, though, there's also some blog posts to go over on Comprehensive Sickness Insurance, third party support in spouse applications, marriages in durable partner cases, the opening of the citizenship route for Chagossian descendants and a Solicitor Regulation Authority report on immigration lawyers. They end by discussing a couple of opinion pieces Colin published, on whether the Home Office should be abolished and whether strategic litigation does more harm than good. The blog posts covered include: What are ‘short term holding facilities' like the Manston refugee camp? Briefing: What is Article 1D of the Refugee Convention? How does the asylum ‘white list' work and what does the government plan to change? Asylum backlog hits 150,000 and net migration hits 500,000 Understanding the Home Office's problem with asylum decisions Appendix Settlement Protection: indefinite leave to remain for people granted refugee status or humanitarian protection Reducing distress when working with children in the asylum process Record high referrals for potential victims of modern slavery The refugee reception crisis in the UK mirrors the situation on the continent Failed asylum seeker's false identity conviction quashed Home Office breaches the duty of candour in mobile phone seizures case Home Office guidance update: the NHS and comprehensive sickness insurance for EEA nationals Developments in third party financial support for spouse or partner visa applications Post-Brexit marriages in durable partner appeals New route to British citizenship for people of Chagossian descent Solicitors Regulation Authority publishes new guidance for immigration work: supervision, quality, and complaints Should the Home Office be abolished? Strategic litigation: more harm than good?

Vikas Shah MBE is an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. He is also a published author. His 2021 book Thought Economics released features his interviews with the people shaping our century. Including conversations with Nobel prize winners, business leaders, politicians, artists and Olympians, he has been in the privileged position of questioning the minds that matter on the big issues that concern us all.   He is CEO of Swiscot Group alongside being a venture-investor in a number of businesses internationally. He is a Non-Executive Board Member of the UK Government's Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and a Non-Executive Director of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Vikas was awarded an MBE for Services to Business and the Economy in Her Majesty the Queen's 2018 New Year's Honors List and in 2021 became a Deputy Lieutenant of the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy. He is an Honorary Professor of Business at The Alliance Business School, University of Manchester and Visiting Professors at the MIT Sloan Lisbon MBA.   What You'll Learn:   Why defining who we are by what we do negatively impacts our happiness Learning the art of conversation that builds more meaningful connections The biggest myths about what makes an entrepreneur How Vikas successfully transitioned the family business from his father to himself The impact of staying in your strengths and hiring out for the rest Using your work to structure your creative passions Changing your life through allowing yourself different vantage points Insights into writing, distilling, and publishing a book The power in art to answer unanswerable questions Going beyond presence with the willingness to be open How our problematic idea of productivity was built on the industrial era     Resources:   https://vikas.work https://thoughteconomics.com Twitter: @mrvikas Instagram: @thisismrshah   Book: Man's Search for Meaning

Hello, and welcome to this week in financial crime. I'm your host, Chris Kirkbride. Money laundering and sanctions top the bill this week, with some regulatory enforcement thrown in for good measure.These are the links to the principal documents mentioned in the podcast:Council of Europe, Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures, Isle of Man: 4th Enhanced Follow-up Report & Technical Compliance Re-Rating.Council of the European Union, Sanctions: Council adds the violation of restrictive measures to the list of EU crimes.Financial Action Task Force, FATF updates consolidated assessment ratings.Financial Action Task Force, Money Laundering from Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioids.Financial Action Task Force, FATF schedules webinar on money laundering through real estate sector.Financial Conduct Authority, Final Notice: Carlo Palombo.Financial Conduct Authority, FCA fines Julius Baer International Limited £18m and publishes decision notices for three individuals.Joint Money Laundering Steering Group, JMLSG final amendments to Part 1 of its Guidance.National Crime Agency, NCA secures £50m identified by Barclays as the proceeds of crime.Solicitors Regulation Authority, Guidance: Complying with the UK Sanctions Regime.UK Financial Intelligence Unit, SARs Reporter Booklet.UK government, UK sanctions Russian officials behind conscription, mobilisation and criminal mercenaries.

What role should regulators play in levelling up under a Labour government? We discussed with Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town, Chair of the Lords International Agreements Select Committee; Martin Coppack Martin Coppack, Director of Fair By Design; and Ben Fisher, Director of Communications at the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The event was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event was recorded at the 2022 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

I met this week's guest only a week ago because he interviewed me for for his brilliant series, Thought Economics.  I just knew we'd be friends. Anyone who can nerd out over tech and business while simultaneously discussing mental health and happiness is an easy candidate for my friendship. I knew I had to have him on Slo Mo, and I'm so glad he came. Cue his unbelievable list of accolades:Vikas Shah MBE is an entrepreneur, investor & philanthropist. He is the CEO of Swiscot Group alongside being a venture-investor in a number of businesses internationally. He is also a Non-Executive Board Member of the UK Government's Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and a Non-Executive Director of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Vikas was awarded an MBE for Services to Business and the Economy in Her Majesty the Queen's 2018 New Year's Honours List. He is an Honorary Professor of Business at The Alliance Business School, University of Manchester and Visiting Professors at the MIT Sloan Lisbon MBA.  He is also the chair of In Place of War, a global NGO that uses arts & entrepreneurship to foster change in over 32 places impacted by conflict and is deeply involved in poverty alleviation in the UK.Listen as we discuss:How I form friendships with guests in real time on Slo Mo.His childhood dream of being a pilot, and how he ended up with so many accolades.My experience trying to fly a plane, and why I'll never do it again.Why looking at successful people can be very deceiving.Why Vikas, as an investor, worries about entrepreneurs that haven't had a failure.The more we try to avoid pain, the more we're facing in the wrong direction.Depression and anxiety are a poorly tuned mammalian reflex to danger.The grief, death, and tragedy of life is beauty in every sense of the word.Deep-domain expertise is overrated, and we should read far less business books.Memorable moments from Thought Economics, Vikas' interview series.My Year of Joy, 2022.Anchoring your life around big, rare events is to be numb.It is a gamble to assume we have a "later."Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comConnect with Vikas on Twitter @mrvikas, Instagram @thisismrshah, and his website, vikas.workMy latest book Scary Smart is now available and has been voted one of the top 12 business books of 2021 by The Times and Sunday Times. Thanks for all of your support!And don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

There are four parts to the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, satisfying the character and suitability requirement and gaining 2 years' worth of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).  In this episode the team are joined by Lucy Blackburn (University of Central Lancaster) and Lisa Slater (A-maze Consulting) to discuss what this means in practice.  This episode will look at what qualifying work experience is, as well as a closer look at how and when it can be accumulated.  We always encourage listeners to undertake practical actions after listening to the episode. -       Review your latest CV and see if there is any experience which might count as QWE. -       Speak to law firms to see what their approach to QWE is.  Useful resources-       Read about QWE on the Solicitors Regulation Authority website: https://www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/qualifying-work-experience/  -       Explore the Law Society website for QWE updates: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe/qualifying-work-experience-qweComparing the training contract and QWE with Legal Cheek: https://www.legalcheek.com/paths-to-becoming-a-lawyer/the-training-contract-qualifying-work-experience/  

We're approaching that point in legal innovation and tech adoption where we can pause, think about the contemporary legal market place, ask and answer some critical questions.  There are few people whose experience in, understanding of, and dedication to legal practice, makes what they have to say important – important because they know what works, what doesn't, what change needs to happen and why…but more, they're committed to making “different” work not just to be different but because it's essential for lawyers to remain relevant…..one of them is Christina Blacklaws, Managing Director, Blacklaws Consulting and former President of the Law Society of England & Wales. In this episode, we discussed how the legal ecosystem is transforming in the UK and why. It's a jurisdiction where doing legal practice differently has been at the forefront of a change agenda for a decade or more. There's lessons to learn, reasons to understand, and the benefit of hindsight, as similar transformation takes hold around the world. Topics we discussed included: The work of LawtechUK and the Legal Schema Project in showcasing legaltech and innovation in the UK (and beyond) Who or what is driving the legal change agenda in the UK and why it is different The changing focus, depth and breadth of regulation of legal practices and practitioners The transformation of legal services and products - globally If law schools are doing enough to prepare the next generation of lawyers for contemporary legal practice The role of diversity, equity and inclusion in legal innovation Inspiring from the start to the end - thanks so much, Christina – you do amazing work with amazing dedication and YOU are an amazing human!   Resource: The Technology and Innovation in Legal Services: Final Report for the Solicitors Regulation Authority (2021) referred to in this episode can be found here.

The coronavirus crisis has meant that more of our lives are being lived through technology. How can we make sure that the digitally excluded are not left behind, and that technology does not bake in existing societal and social biases? What role should government and regulators play in this new environment and how can they enable businesses to harness technology to transform how services are delivered, and aid a post-lockdown recovery? Panellists: Lord Lucas, Member of the House of Lords Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee Anna Bradley, Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Dr Tanya Filer, Policy and Research Leader, Digital State at the University of Cambridge and Director at StateUp Jacky Wright, Chief Digital Officer at Microsoft US Chaired by Gavin Freeguard, Programme Director and Head of Data and Transparency at the Institute for Government. This event was kindly supported by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

The coronavirus crisis has meant that more of our lives are being lived through technology. How can we make sure that the digitally excluded are not left behind, and that technology does not bake in existing societal and social biases? What role should government and regulators play in this new environment and how can they enable businesses to harness technology to transform how services are delivered, and aid a post-lockdown recovery? Panellists: Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister for Science, Research and Digital Ivana Bartoletti, Co-founder of Women Leading in AI Network Naureen Khan, Chief of Staff, Health & Public Service at Accenture Tracy Vegro, Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation at Solicitors Regulation Authority Chaired by Gavin Freeguard, Programme Director and Head of Data and Transparency at the Institute for Government. This event was kindly supported by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

This week, host Eric Dickmann interviews Hatti Suvari. Hatti is a non-lawyer who is registered and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the UK. Hatti helps her audience to get access to clear & free information on legal matters. She created the “Get Legally Speaking” podcast to provide explanations so people can make an informed decision and truly understand the law.The podcast is listened to in over 80 countries and 660 cities and is in the top 2% of podcasts in the UK with the USA being the second biggest audience. Eric Dickmann can be found on Twitter @EDickmann and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/edickmann and my website https://ericdickmann.com Hatti Suvari can found online at Getlegallyspeaking.com, on Twitter @GetLegally and YouTube If you'd like to contact us with feedback or guest inquiries, please visit: https://fiveechelon.com/the-virtual-cmo-podcast/For more information about Virtual CMO strategic marketing consulting services, visit The Five Echelon Group at https://fiveechelon.comEpisode #25Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEMarketing Automation with HubSpot Try HubSpot's all-in-one marketing software to simplify campaign management and drive new leads.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode Zac and Franck talk: prisons, tax havens, and the scary Solicitors Regulation Authority (and a little bit about the Bar Standards Board).

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 13 of the Ask the Estate Agent Podcast. Today’s episode is discussing your property power team. What is it, who should you consider to be part of it and how best to find the right people for your team so without further ado let’s get started. If you are looking for advice in the modern world, you will usually find that when there is a lot of sayings or adages about a topic, it is probably worth considering. Phrases like “there is no I in team”, “teamwork makes the dreamwork” and “it takes a village to raise a child” serves as great reminders that you can achieve a lot more when you work with the right people. The most successful people in any area of life surround themselves with the best people. You may have heard the famous saying that you are the result of the 5 people you spend most of your time with. As its’ there input, feedback and behaviours that impact your life on a day to day basis so you can clearly see the correlation between team and success in anything you do. In the property market, you are far more likely to achieve your aspirations and goals by working with the best team, and this is where having a property power team is essential. These are the key people you need to have working alongside you and working on your behalf. What you want to achieve in the property market will dictate the sort of people you want in your team. After all, if you are looking to buy property, there is no need to use the services of a letting agent. Therefore, before you spend time looking for professionals, think about your circumstances, your skill level and what you want to achieve. What professionals should you consider?  Estate Agent/Letting Agent A fantastic starting point is to call on the services of an estate agent/letting agent. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, let or rent you will find that an agent is the professional who gets you up and running in the market and will carry out some key tasks for you. If you are selling your property, an estate agent will help you promote your property in an effective way while offering tremendous insight into likely buyers, relevant valuations of the property and negotiating your sale on your behalf. If you are involved in the letting sector, a letting agent will be a terrific addition to your team. This agent will offer invaluable guidance on your local rental market, how profitable a property can be and they will play a key role in the letting and management of these properties if you need it. Given the need to return a profit in the rental market, it is natural that people will be wary of working with too many professionals as this will diminish the return they receive. However, working with a qualified and experienced letting agent can help you generate a lot more income, which means that in many occasions, the hiring of this professional is more than justified. Solicitor/Conveyancer You should also look to enlist the services of a dependable property solicitor or conveyancer. These are the professionals that deal with the legal side of the property transaction. This is an aspect that you must get right because the consequences of transactions breaking down at this point can be damaging. A breakdown at this stage can cause further financial difficulties but it can also be harmful to your mood and outlook, so it makes sense to have a professional on board to make the process simpler. What is the difference between a solicitor and conveyancer? Both solicitors (who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority) and Licensed Conveyancers (who are regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers) are fully regulated and insured. In terms of handling your property transaction they will operate to almost identical conveyancing practices...

The regulatory body that oversees the legal profession in England and Wales, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), has enacted a major overhaul of legal training and solicitor licensure. This will take effect in 2020. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, hosts Bob Ambrogi and Craig Williams join attorney Mark A. Cohen, CEO of Legal Mosaic and Julie Brannan, Director of Education and Training for the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), as they discuss how the U.K. is eliminating the requirement of attending law school in favor of a skills exam. They talk about that exam, its potential impact on law students and the legal community, and whether or not the United States will adopt a similar practice. Mark Cohen, the CEO of Legal Mosaic, is a Distinguished Lecturer in Law at Georgetown Law School and writes a weekly column on the global legal marketplace for Forbes. Mark recently wrote a piece for Forbes titled, “A British Reboot of Legal Education-- Law School Optional.” Julie Brannan is the director of education and training for the Solicitors Regulation Authority better known as the SRA out of the U.K. She joined the SRA in October 2013, and since then has been leading the Training for Tomorrow review of legal education and training. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio and Litera.

This episode features Jon Fortnam, Andrew Herring and Chris Dryland. Under discussion: • Round-up of news including the Civil Courts Structure Review and proposed changes to the Solicitors Regulation Authority handbook • New law to protect confidential information that is transferred when employees change jobs, including a robust order to destroy it – Arthur J Gallagher Services (UK) Ltd v Skriptchenko [2016] EWHC 603 (QB) • Hands-on intervention in the disclosure process: independent expert ordered to conduct a search for documents in a fraud claim where the court considered the parties had not been sufficiently thorough – Hunter Worldwide Premium v Lawless [2016] EWHC 1013 (Ch)

A much-​​​​​​hyped feature of HTML5 is native multimedia. In this session we’ll look at embedding. We’ll look at the pros and the cons of HTML5 multimedia and see how to write simple controls with JavaScript. Most excitingly, we’ll also look at how HTML5 builds in support for subtitles and captions for multimedia accessibility. And you might pick up a Turkish dancing tip on the way. Bruce evangelises Open Web Standards for Opera. He’s currently working with the British Standards Institution to draft the new Standard for commissioning accessible web sites and writing a book about HTML5. Previously, he’s been front-​​​​end technical lead for the Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority web sites, tutor to a princess’ daughter in Thailand, a movie extra in Bombay, and a tarot card reader in Istanbul. He blogs at brucelawson​.co​.uk, drinks Guinness and is training for a blue belt in kickboxing. Follow Bruce on Twitter: @brucel Licensed as Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).