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Making the best of the boon years

Making the best of current market conditions means more than just enjoying the low premiums but also building up defences against electronic crime, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

Slimmed-down handbook expects solicitors to 'act with honesty'

New principles-based approach essential to proposal to allow solicitors to work in unregulated businesses

Risky business?

A panel of leading experts discuss the dangers facing conveyancers and how best to minimise their impact should they strike your practice

Not too small, not too big

Some predicted alternative business structures would make traditional law firms as relevant as waxworks of former celebrities in a room full of teenagers chasing Pokemon Go characters via virtual-reality headsets. This has not happened, says Jean-Yves Gilg

SIF closure leaves law firms exposed to claims

Client-funded insurance scheme mooted as indemnity fund replacement

Life after SIF

Evidence of well-managed files will help convince insurers to provide cover after the six-year run-off period, says Clive Sutton

Solicitors Indemnity Fund approaches last run-off years on reduced panel

SIF expecting to deal with 200 cases before closure in 2020

PII renewal season approaches

A thorough record of risk incidents and good communications with a broker are key to achieving the best coverage, says James Holman