What hair really tells us: science over stereotypes – Free Webinar
Join us as Amy Duda unpacks the science of how drugs enter the hair and challenges the misinformation along the way. From passive smoke exposure to melanin binding, this webinar explores what truly affects drug detection in hair samples. We’ll break down common misconceptions around ethnicity, hair colour, and bias in testing, using evidence-based insights […]
‘No relief’ from AML fines as SRA highlights £100,000 in penalties
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has said it will continue to ‘ratchet up the consequences’ of non-compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, as it released details of fines totalling almost £100,000 in the first two weeks of May. In a media briefing last week, the SRA’s chief executive Paul Philip acknowledged that non-compliance with AML rules ‘is […]
Largest deal to date see PE-backed group grow to £130m
Private-equity backed Lawfront have announced the acquisition of Southern-based Trethowans taking the total fee income for the group to over £130m. The thirteenth acquisition is part of the group’s strategy to acquire large regional firms with ‘strong’ brands in their localities. In recent months Lawfront have added south-east focused Brachers LLP, North West-based Farleys, and […]