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PII is broke and now is the time to fix it

Parties should take the opportunity presented by the SRA's latest reforms to professional indemnity insurance to establish a solution that works for everyone, says Brian Rogers

Opening the channels of communication

Do insurance brokers understand the needs of solicitors? Adam Entwistle pens a letter from an imaginary high street firm with some common concerns that John Woodbridge tries to allay

Misunderstanding client instructions

A negligence claim against Withers has reinforced to solicitors the importance of adopting best practice when dealing with clients, believes Ross Baker

The rising influence of information technology in PII

Jitendra Valera discusses the benefits to firms of an effective practice and case management system

Claims: why manage the risk?

Michelle Garlick discusses how firms can improve their claims record and reduce their PII premiums

Changing times of solicitors' PII

The solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market is tough and will get tougher if the SRA's proposals are implemented, believes Steve Holland

Cromwell's ghost

Some tax-compliant Americans have strong reasons to stay offshore, says Derek Sambrook

A light touch for rights of light injunctions

Developers can start to feel more confident; adjoining owners are becoming less likely to hold up development due to recent court decisions, says Robert Kelly