Most negligence claims arise from administrative errors, not from lack of legal knowledge. But there are still a number of claims every year which are caused by practitioners getting the law wrong.
We’re living in a very fast-moving and ever-changing world. A world where cyber security (or the lack of it) is mainstream, daily news. Market and technology developments have opened growing opportunities for criminal activity.
If the notorious Equifax breach of 2017 taught businesses anything, it’s what can happen if you fail to patch known vulnerabilities promptly. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to suggest that this may be the biggest cybersecurity risk facing your organisation. New research out over the past week highlights the scale of the problem facing organisations, and points the way to some solutions.
UK organisations will soon face a stark choice: comply with sweeping new European privacy rules, or risk the wrath of regulators and new fines of up to 4% of global annual turnover.
Good research, careful preparation and excellent client care can all be spoiled by lack of organisation. It is important that everyone in your practice follows procedures, and this must include partners and directors – nobody should be exempt from compliance because of their status.
As you consider your choices for where and how you store your business files, try to imagine the legal and financial consequences of having your confidential information stolen, mismanaged or damaged. In this blog post, we discuss what you need to know about file storage facilities that will help you protect your business.
LawSelect is more than just an exclusive, ‘A’ rated insurer product, providing integrated insurance solutions and risk management tailored to law firms – it offers your firm access to a number of specialist partners providing you with valuable assets and resources.
By now, everyone working in the legal sector should be aware that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be coming into force on May 25th. However, as is probably inevitable with such a lengthy and complex piece of legislation, various myths have arisen which have caused consternation in some circles.