Professional negligence

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Eight ex-Cobbetts staff referred to SDT over alleged 'incompetence'

Charges relate to conduct in months leading up to firm's closure in 2013

Is there a difference between dishonesty and lack of integrity?

In Malins v SRA, Mostyn J has overlooked the strong reasons why there is a subjective aspect of dishonesty in disciplinary cases, write Ben Hubble QC and Helen Evans

Changes to the liability landscape

Nick Bird and Laura Stocks consider the impact on solicitors of a number of recent decisions, including a Supreme Court case revisiting SAAMCo

Conveyancer liable for losses to buyer who pulled out of purchase

Bird & Bird solicitor failed to carry out investigations that would have revealed planned development

Shiner judgment holds a stark message for solicitors

The duty to disclose evidential issues affecting a client's case is onerous, but solicitors engaging in public law litigation must be aware of it, warns Patrick Gaul

A welcome decision on aggregation

Michael Colledge discusses the aggregation of 'related' matters or transactions in claims against solicitors following AIG v Woodman

SDT hearings taking longer

More complex cases push up length and cost of proceedings

Don't forget 'people' risks

Michelle Garlick urges firms not to simply focus on technology when assessing their exposure to cyber threats such as email scams and ransomware