Risk & Compliance

Articles

16 Jun 2014

Line of defence: How to avoid professional negligence claims

Alex Ktorides explains how to minimise the risk of a professional negligence claim and avoid a potential PR disaster

13 Jun 2014

Spare change: Tips for tackling residual client balances

Sarah Mumford provides some pointers on how to tackle residual client balances in a cost effective and regulatory compliant manner

23 May 2014

Is your firm's publicity putting you in the risk zone?

"There is no such thing as bad publicity" is a familiar saying, but not one which should be taken too literally by lawyers. Solicitors should be mindful that it can generate many risks and needs to be kept under review, says Tracey Calvert

23 May 2014

Data threats: Prevent reputational damage with cyber security

With cyber threats on the rise, how can law firms ensure that confidential client information is held securely? Stephen Brown provides some pointers

22 May 2014

Web of trust: Five steps to protect your law firm from cyber attacks

Law firms are increasingly at risk of cyber security breaches by staff, vendors and hackers. Elizabeth A. Ferrell, Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair suggest five steps to protect your business

22 May 2014

Risky clients: The practicalities of reporting on clients

Alison Matthews discusses how to balance the competing demands of client care, compliance and legal privilege when faced with suspicious criminal activity

16 May 2014

Big data is watching your firm and your clients

By Manju Manglani, Editor, Managing Partner

29 Apr 2014

When can information be used?

In the absence of consent, anonymisation is the next best alternative, says Tim Smith