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FeatureStress test
Is burnout inevitable in law? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explores the latest evidence and suggests how you as an individual can add small healthy practices to your working day
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FeatureRobot wars
Artificial intelligence is dismantling traditional web traffic strategies. For law firms, this means rethinking their search engine optimisation and content marketing strategy
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FeaturePeak performance
If you struggle with business development, networking or self-promotion, performance psychology may help you change your mindset. Stuart Munro shares his tips for success
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FeatureOn thin ice
Failing to properly return client monies is in breach of the SRA Accounts Rules and can lead to regulatory action. Andrew Blatt explains the potential issues associated with residual balances – and what firms can do to clear them
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FeatureFour-part harmony?
With concerns for solicitors’ mental health and wellbeing ever present, Diana Bentley learns how two very different law firms have successfully implemented a four-day week
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FeatureEvents horizon
Sue Bramall shares her checklist for getting the most out of networking events
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FeatureCulture shock
The organisational culture of your firm has a huge influence not only on its day-to-day business performance, but also on its reputation. Dr Zara Whysall examines the importance of culture – and how to best shape and improve it
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FeatureStep change
Moving from practitioner to partner involves big changes – and new challenges. Michelle Howard and Hélène Russell discuss some of the issues new partners can face, and how to deal with them
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FeatureCaught in a deadlock
Andrew Cromby highlights why it’s important to implement suitable arrangements right at the start of a partnership
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FeatureBrave new world
Zulon Begum and Dr Robert Millard explore how artificial intelligence and private equity are changing the face of mergers and acquisitions – and how to stay competitive in this evolving landscape
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FeatureA question of competency
Melissa Hardee looks at the SRA’s annual competence report, exploring gaps in how some firms approach continuing competence, and why understanding and evidencing this is more important than ever
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FeatureMazur’s message: 10 considerations when conducting litigation
Matthew Edwards outlines the key takeaways from the recent decision in Mazur & Ors v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
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FeatureA matter of record
It seems as though the regulators are handing out fines to firms on an almost daily basis. Paul Bennett considers the specific challenges this poses for larger firms
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FeatureBreaking the silence
A government amendment to the Employment Rights Bill aims to ban the use of NDAs where there are allegations of harassment or discrimination in settlement agreements. Juliet Oliver and Iain Miller look at the detai
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FeaturePreventative measures
Kevin Clancy and Patrick Kelly set out the scope of the prevention of fraud offence, and what the latest guidance offers by way of recommendations for reasonable procedures
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FeatureAudit trail
With anti-money laundering audits on the rise, Kayleigh Smale outlines how to prepare your firm for a visit from the SRA
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FeatureMisconduct matters
As the SRA remains focused on issues of sexual misconduct, Susanna Heley outlines how firms can ensure they are navigating this tricky area correctly
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FeatureOn thin ice
Failing to properly return client monies is in breach of the SRA Accounts Rules and can lead to regulatory action. Andrew Blatt explains the issues involved in residual balances – and what firms can do to clear them