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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

Why we love a three-way client money reconciliation

Emphasis on the comparison between the cashbook balance, bank statements, and matter balance listing will help firms comply with the Accounts Rules, explains Samantha Mason

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

SIF expecting to deal with 200 cases before closure in 2020

Experienced solicitor took advantage of elderly vulnerable clients

Partner paid himself nearly £470,000 using clients' powers of attorney

Senior partner fined £2,000 for religious and age discrimination

Tribunal finds misconduct 'had just crossed the line'

Clyde & Co in joint-record £50,000 fine

Three corporate partners also fined for breaches of Accounts Rules

Clients more concerned about information security than solicitors

Misuse of client money and self-dealing seen as most serious misconducts

SQE no 'silver bullet' for increasing solicitor diversity

SRA criticised for resorting to 'spin' in press release that ignores 'tiered' profession concerns