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PII Focus | The solicitors market: an attractive proposition for insurers from October

2012 saw the rise of the unrated insurer. It was an unhappy experience for a number of firms, as indemnity partners all over the country...

PII Focus | Conveyancing: lender claims set to rise further

As renewal season looms for professional indemnity insurance (PII), solicitors firms can expect a difficult and nervous time

PII Focus | The broker's perspective: 'fail to prepare and prepare to fail'

The past few years have been difficult for most law firms

Protecting diligent lawyers

Following a rise in the number of ?lender claims against law firms, the ?tide now seems to be turning in favour of solicitors, says Philip...

Right to die bill is a step in the right direction

There is no perfect solution to the issues surrounding the right-'to-die debate but the new bill will help, says Leslie Keegan

Unbundling legal services is nothing new

Nick Jarrett-Kerr assesses the recent Law Society practice note on unbundling legal services. What might it mean for business clients, and how will law firms...

European briefing | Diluting the rights of the defence: how far is too far

A recent ECJ case raised a short but important point: 'when does an action for annulment become moot? 'Paul Stanley QC reports

Update | Residential property: CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order, changes to chancel repair liability, the rights to light consultation

Belinda Walkinshaw examines the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order, changes to chancel repair liability, and the rights to light consultation