Features and Opinion
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FeatureCyber insurance and the legal profession
As cyber fraud becomes increasingly prevalent, it’s vital that all firms take the necessary steps to protect themselves. Piers Winton, director at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, explains what action you should take
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FeatureMind over matter
Kerry Slater reflects on the impact changes to SRA guidance will have on resilience, psychological safety, and the wellbeing of legal professionals
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FeatureRegulating behaviour
Jessica Clay and Lucinda Soon summarise how the SRA can regulate solicitors’ behaviour in and out of the workplace, and analyse in what circumstances they will choose to take action
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FeatureFreelance solicitors – new risk protections
With many solicitors now taking the freelance route to practice, Travelers Europe have developed an insurance product to mitigate their risk. Here, they outline how it works.
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FeatureTime change
Changes to the Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules came into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
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FeaturePreventative measures
Paul Bennett asks if the regulator and law firms do enough to prevent rule breaches?
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FeatureEconomic crime scene
Jennifer Harper provides an update on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, part of the government’s strategy to tackle economic crime and improve transparency over corporate entities
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FeaturePlay by the rules
With the SRA getting tougher on price transparency requirements, Deborah Witkiss, COO at Law Society partner Insight Legal, presents a rundown of what the rules mean, how to apply them in practice and where software can help with compliance
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FeaturePerformance indicators
Peter Scott considers law firm performance measures in light of the SRA’s recent thematic review on workplace culture
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FeatureA fine thing?
Robert Forman outlines the SRA’s recently increased fining powers, and the extension of the fines it can issue to regulated solicitors
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FeatureWinds of change
Rebecca Atkinson outlines some recent regulatory changes that firm leaders should be getting to grips with in 2022
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FeatureClosing the gap
Bola Gibson and Victoria Parry examine the benefits of pay gap reporting, and how to get the most out of the exercise to make a real difference in your firm
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FeatureMaking it personal
Frank Maher examines the growing trend of personal guarantees in the professional indemnity insurance market, and what this means for firms
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FeatureTime to reset
Rupert Scrase explains what small and mid-size law firms must consider when restructuring staff or making redundancies
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FeatureIn the know
Paul Bennett outlines what firm leaders should be aware of when it comes to SRA expectations of staff conduct, both in and out of the workplace
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FeatureKeeping up appearances
Victoria Moffatt examines the links between compliance and brand, outlining how firms can mitigate reputational issues with a positive compliance culture
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FeatureIn the line of duty
Alison Downie details new legal duties for employers when it comes to stopping sexual harassment in the workplace
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FeatureThe right blend
Pearl Moses examines how to update your policies to fit flexible and hybrid working, as staff return to the office post-pandemic
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FeatureFree reign
Paul Bennett looks at the new freedoms introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2019: what should you consider if you’re thinking about taking advantage of the new freedoms, and how can law firms compete with the new models?
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FeatureThe big five
Jo Morris outlines the changes brought in by the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, and what you need to do to ensure your firm is compliant