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Countering the new cyber threat

Tom Draper advises firms on the growing danger of cyber crime and what they can do to build resilience

Grasping the nettle of conveyancing claims

Undertaking a small number of additional checks could help conveyancers reduce risk and avoid tying their fortunes to the property market, advises John Kunzler

A solicitors' market update

While the claims environment has improved, Steve Holland advises firms to consider longer-term policies to avoid any potential volatility in pricing

How embracing failure can be the path to success

Putting an emphasis on sharing mistakes and learning from experience can strengthen firms' approach to risk management, advises Peter Riddleston

Common sense prevails on aggregation

Jane Williams and Sushma MacGeoch consider the Supreme Court's decision in AIG Europe v Woodman and what it means for solicitors' professional indemnity insurance

Keeping an eye out

Tracey Calvert considers the role of effective workplace supervision in fostering accountability and minimising risk

Tackling the technology threat

What are the main categories of risk facing law firms, and what can they do to minimise their vulnerability, asks Struan Todd

Mental capacity and family proceedings

Mariko Wilson discusses the checks and balances in place to ensure that vulnerable clients are protected and their interests properly represented in family cases