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IP/IT update: cloud computing and data protection

New guidance on cloud computing in the legal services sector, an investigation in IT contracting, and the setting up of an expert group on cloud...

60-second interview: Paula Myers

Paula Myers tells Jennifer Palmer-Violet that she was attracted to Irwin Mitchell's progressive attitude and clear strategy

Can it wait until the morning?

It's natural for clients to procrastinate, but understanding why will help you to help them - and it may revitalise your motivation, says Steven Hennessy

Antipodean antics

So, we have all somehow once more survived December, with its plethora of lunches and evening drinks to celebrate Christmas with clients, colleagues, friends and...

Professional negligence update

Emilie Jones and Rachael Waring examine the thorny issue of obtaining disclosure of defendants' indemnity insurance details

Competing for private client work in a changing environment

Speedy service and keen pricing are important but not as much as building face-to-face relationships with clients, says Chris Mathews

Where chancel repair searches are still required

Overriding interests are legally binding against a landowner even if not apparent from an inspection of the title register or unregistered deeds. Largely these are...

Indemnity insurance: the sting in the tail

Overselling the firm's financial stability may turn out to be a high-risk strategy, John Gould warns