All Feature articles – Page 11
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All things equity
Abigail Banks examines the pros and cons of lifetime mortgages as a method of equity release
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Mexican wave
Abel Francisco Mejía-Cosenza summarises key points of Mexican private client law
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No picnic in the park
Ryan Taylor looks at Hudson v Hathway and the question of whether detrimental reliance is necessary in a claim asserting a common intention constructive trust
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Misconduct matters
As the SRA takes an increasingly tough line on sexual misconduct in the profession, Andrew Katzen sets out what law firms should know about the regulator’s investigatory process
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Time’s up - workplace culture
Jonathon Bray looks at proposals that law firms with toxic workplace cultures may face disciplinary action in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
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Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules – the changes
New changes to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) Scheme Rules – the most significant since the organisation opened – come into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
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Support systems
Tracey Calvert and Paul Bennett consider the obligations of firms with regard to the conduct and behaviour of their support staff
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Risk outlook
Michelle Garlick outlines what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out what law firms and their employees can expect in the coming year
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Clarity on enforcement?
For the past five years sexual harassment has been a continuing theme in SRA enforcement work. Iain Miller, Jessica Clay and Lucinda Soon consider the most recent guidance
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Cyber resolutions
The use of technology to deliver legal services has increased over recent years and with that comes the need for better cybersecurity. Heather Anson outlines how a cyber resolution for the New Year can help
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Economic 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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Surviving a storm
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones, at Law Society partner Armstong Watson LLP, give their advice on how to manage your firm through difficult economic times
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Trailblazing solicitors
It’s been 100 years since the first women qualified as solicitors in England and Wales. To celebrate this milestone, Dana Denis-Smith looks back at where it all began – with the first women admitted to the roll
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Under sanction
With the announcement that the SRA will be scrutinising firms for sanctions compliance, Anita Clifford considers what firms should be doing to ensure they are meeting the requirements
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The personal touch
Victoria Moffatt explains the importance of having a personal brand, and how to get started with building one
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Mental note
Following on from recent high-profile tribunal cases involving junior lawyers, Manda Banerji looks at the role of mental health in regulatory outcomes
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Joined-up thinking
Andrew Roberts gives his analysis of the current state of the law firm merger market
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Habits for good leaders
Thom Dennis outlines the habits that every good leader should adopt, particularly in uncertain business and economic times
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Follow the money
Julie Norris outlines key recent developments relating to the regulation of money laundering in the legal sector and the implications for legal practitioners and law firms