Marketing is not a dirty word
I have often felt that solicitors deem ‘marketing’ somewhat of a dirty word. A word perhaps considered by the profession to be more linked to the other mistrusted expression, ‘salesy’.
Security for costs and ATE insurance – threats and co-operation
When a claimant is insolvent or close to being insolvent, whether on a balance sheet or cash flow basis, you can expect the defendant’s solicitors to make an application for security for costs.
Blame over. The future of divorce law
The long-awaited arrival of no-fault divorce law in the spring has revolutionised family law as we know it. Few could quite believe the immediate effect it would have on clients and lawyers alike.
Instilling a customer-focused culture in law – still some way to go
Law firms have got better at engaging with both prospective and existing clients. Switched-on and savvy firms have understood how marketing is changing and are reaping the rewards.
The troubling first use of the SRA’s new fining power
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has used its increased fining powers for the first time, fining a solicitor £15,000 for failing to properly manage the affairs of three clients subject to deputyship orders.
