Was Balva an accident waiting to happen, asks Frank Maher
About 1,000 law firms did not have compliance officers in place on 1 January.
Katherine Rees & Laura Parkinson clarify where solicitors can draw the line on commercial matters
Jon Robins considers how the profession is addressing a fundamental shift in regulation
Steven O’Sullivan warns of the dangers of fraudster clients
A new insurance policy that provides greater protection for home buyers and mortgage lenders than that offered by solicitor’s professional indemnity insurance (PII) is now available.
Although swine flu has temporarily abated, the current medical wisdom is that it will re-emerge with a vengeance in the autumn of this year. If it does or in the event of an alternative pandemic outbreak, there is a possibility that demand for critical care services will swamp capacity.
The head of the independent safeguarding authority is to clarify proposals announced last week for a vetting system for those working with children.
LDPs, ABSs & MDPs...Dr Clare McConnell unravels the changes springing from LSA 2007
Simon Young suggests going back to basics
Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate
Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford
Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire