Risk management

PII premium dip?

A new insurance policy that provides greater protection for home buyers and mortgage lenders than that offered by solicitor’s professional indemnity insurance (PII) is now available.
24 Sep 2010

Back with a vengeance?

Although swine flu has temporarily abated, the current medical wisdom is that it will re-emerge with a vengeance in the autumn of this year. If it does or in the…
18 Sep 2009

Vetting system review

The head of the independent safeguarding authority is to clarify proposals announced last week for a vetting system for those working with children.
18 Sep 2009

A profession in transition

LDPs, ABSs & MDPs...Dr Clare McConnell unravels the changes springing from LSA 2007
24 Jul 2009

Getting the cash in

We’re really finding it quite tough at the moment. Property work in particular is right down. I wondered if you had any bright new ideas? I’ve got plenty of ideas,…
16 Jan 2009

Client phobia

This job would be so much easier if it weren’t for the clients! Well, possibly, but rather less well remunerated! What’s the matter this time? They keep changing their minds. They start…
3 Oct 2008

Risk Management Focus

What is “risk management”? >> Risk appetite >> Information management >>
16 May 2008

Risk management focus

SOLICITORS CODE OF CONDUCT 2007 >> MINIMUM INTERRUPTION TO CLIENT BUSINESS >> ABSENCES WITHIN FIRMS >>
16 Nov 2007

Risk management focus

MONEY LAUNDERING RULES >> IDENTITY CHECKS >> PEPS >>
21 Sep 2007

Risk management focus

Solicitors code of conduct >> independence and public interest >> good standard of service >>
13 Jun 2007

Risk Management Focus

Solicitor's code of conduct, Statements of principle, Client care and costs information, Management requirements
16 Mar 2007

Risk Management Focus

business plan—update annually legal aid review—strategic choices legal services bill—alternative business structures
19 Jan 2007