Mazur Risk Bulletin
This bulletin focuses on the fallout from Mr Justice Sheldon’s judgement in Mazur & Anor v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP…
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Claims Against Solicitors Divorce Under-Settlement
As many firms involved in divorce carrying out matrimonial work will know, there has undoubtedly been an increase in these…
A Guide to The Legal Ombudsman Service
Dealing with complaints can be a stressful and worrying time for a firm. Here we look at some of the…
Imposter Seller Claims
Residential property transactions are a common target for fraudsters. With large sums of money being exchanged under significant time pressures,…
Cyber Essentials: Why It’s Not the Safety Net Law Firms Think It Is
Many law firms take comfort in having a Cyber Essentials policy in place — but the reality is that it…
Still without Cyber Insurance?
Here are 6 common misconceptions about purchasing Cyber cover and why there has never been a better time to get…
The Costly Impact of Co-Founder Conflicts: Essential Insights for Life Sciences Startups
In the high-stakes world of life sciences startups, co-founder conflicts can be not just disruptive but devastatingly expensive. As an…
Four out of five law firms are already using or planning to use AI – how the World’s first regulatory framework on AI is Redefining Risk and Compliance for the Legal Sector:
The EU AI Act and new Product Liability Directive is introducing comprehensive regulations that will aim to ensure companies Worldwide…
Alleged Wrongful Acts and how Management Liability Insurance plays a vital role in protecting Board Members, Senior Managers and the Entity.
Read the following loss examples to find out how…. Copyright Infringement A firm used social media to showcase project work…
World’s first regulatory framework on AI set to Redefine Risk and Compliance in the Life Science Sector…..
The EU AI Act and new Product Liability Directive is introducing comprehensive regulations that will aim to ensure companies Worldwide that…
Don’t You Wish Your Broker Was QPI?
After years of sky-high premiums, the Solicitors Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) market has finally softened. But are you reaping the…
WHAT THE SRA HAVE GOT WRONG ABOUT REMOVING CLIENT MONEY FROM LAW FIRMS
The SRA are under massive pressure on several fronts at present and where multiple large firm collapses are concerned the push…
SOLICITOR INSURE PRACTICING CERTIFICATE PROTECTION
The Hidden Risks facing Legal Practitioners Solicitors and fee earners operate every day under the looming shadow of regulatory actions from…
SOLICITOR M AND A – HOW YOUR INSURER CAN BE YOUR ALLY IN YOUR GROWTH PLANS
Most law firms view their Insurers (and sometimes brokers) with scepticism. They can however make a big difference if you…
AXIOM INCE – RUNNING FOR COVER
WHO WILL PAY THE LOSSES – AND IS THE LEVY NECESSARY The SRA were quick to float the possibility of…
MI6 AND HOW USE OF TECH RISKS EXPOSING LAW FIRMS EVEN MORE
An article in a recent issue of the Economist describes how between the mid 60’s to 2008, tuning in to…
HOW YOU GET COMFORT FROM KNOWING YOUR CLIENT MONEY RISK IS PROTECTED
The SRA minimum terms policy purchased by all England and Wales law firms, unusually for PII policies includes cover for…
“We are covered under our PI policy for everything right?”
There is a constant perception amongst law firms that their PII policy covers them for anything and everything that may…
SOLICITOR INSURERS ARE PREDICTING BIG PI PREMIUM REDUCTIONS ON 1/10 BUT HOW COME MOST LAW FIRMS DON’T CHANGE?
It is acknowledged by Insurers that new competitive forces will drive rates down for solicitors PII for 1st October renewals, but…
PROTECTING YOUR PRACTISING CERTIFICATE AND THE FIRM AGAINST FINES AND SANCTIONS IN AN INCREASINGLY HOSTILE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
There is credible evidence that increasing numbers of small and medium sized firms are capitulating to the SRA when faced…