By Sandra Fungai Kabaya ( November 5, 2024, 2:01 PM EST) -- In an era increasingly marked by sophisticated financial crimes, lawyers face a daunting challenge: balancing their ethical obligations to report suspicious transactions with the potential fallout of such reports. The risk of clients fleeing upon detection of scrutiny can jeopardize not only the attorney-client relationship but also the firm’s reputation and financial health. This article explores strategies for effectively managing client relationships when faced with the responsibility to report suspicious activities under anti-money laundering (AML) regulations....