• The Ownership and Destruction of Files

  Who owns what in files? The answer is not entirely straightforward and, drawing on the opinion of Counsel, the Society has produced this guidance which we hope will deal with the main queries which arise

• Lenders’ requests for Solicitor Files

  The Opinion of Senior Counsel regarding requests by lenders or their solicitors for copies of files.

• Document Control and File Tracking

  When a solicitor takes control of files from another solicitor for any reason and in any situation (including but not limited to receipt of files either in implement of a Mandate or where files are taken over from a ceased practice) the solicitor receiving the files should keep a record of all the files received.

• Scanning and Archiving Documents

  Electronic storage of files may be a practical way of dealing with storage.

• Charging for Lending or Delivering Files, Titles and other Papers

  Where a solicitor is asked to lend titles or other documents to another solicitor a fee may properly be charged for such lending to cover both the delivery and return of the documents

• Outsourcing – Advice for the profession

  Outsourcing – practical considerations and case studies

• Cloud Computing - Advice for the profession

  Cloud systems may provide an alternative means of storing and processing data.

• Social Media – Advice and Information for the Legal Profession

  Information for the profession on the use of social media

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