Risk & Compliance

Articles

27 Sept 2013

Why you must protect your integrity

A decision made in a moment may lead to personal and professional catastrophy, and once that line is crossed it is unlikely that a solicitor will be given a second chance, says John Gould

24 Sept 2013

Consumer panel reveals 'horror stories' about other people's solicitors

LeO had to turn away over 2,000 third party complaints during 2012-13

17 Sept 2013

Limiting liability: How to choose between an LLP and limited company structure

Miguel Pereira considers the differences between LLP and limited company structures in limiting the liability of owners

13 Sept 2013

Perimeter breach: Protect your law firm from hackers

Seth Berman explores the governance and operational challenges of managing cybercrime risks in law firms

13 Sept 2013

Complaints | Best steps when your firm breaches client confidentiality

Eleanor Kilner looks at the best steps to take when ?your firm has breached client confidentiality

23 Aug 2013

Disgorged profits: Partnership terms to manage the impact of Jewel v Boxer

Law firms should assess the short and long-term impact of entering into a Jewel waiver, say Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

23 Aug 2013

The risks for lawyers of exchanging documents via email or the cloud

By Neil Davison, Head of IT, Farrer & Co

21 Aug 2013

Risk forecast: Predict your firm's professional liability claims potential

Thomas Berman reveals how to use a weighted analysis to predict your firm's potential for professional liability claims