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SRA PII consultation: flawed, rushed and dangerous

In a harsh economic environment, the cost of professional indemnity insurance (PII) has become particularly burdensome on the legal profession. Solicitors Journal, in partnership with Miller Insurance Services LLP (Miller), invited key stakeholders to discuss what the SRA's latest consultation on PII means for all law firms

ADR won't stay second choice for long

Private dispute resolution will pave the way for party controlled and economical mediation between parties in finance disputes, believes Michael Cover

Tread carefully

The new litigation landscape may be severe, but a tactical approach ?will help to avoid being 'Mitchelled', says Llyod Junor

Calls to modernise the antiquated Fatal Accidents Act

Charles Bagot says reform is on the cards as senior judges question its effect and purpose

Last word: respecting decisions and privacy before and after death

A recent Court of Protection judgment proved the importance of advance decisions and raised the question of deceased patients' confidentiality, says Barry Speker OBE

SRA: back to basics

Solicitors deserve more from their regulators than just a deluge of reforms, says Stuart Bushell

Finding the right skills to manage change

Viv Williams considers the role of the non-executive partner in modern law firms

Simple steps will help the CCMCC focus on providing a great service

District Judge Michael Hovington offers some best practice advice on issuing part 7 proceedings