All Feature articles – Page 12
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In the fast lane
Victoria Newey looks at what needs to be considered when making urgent or expedited applications to the Court of Protection
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Keeping it in the family
Family structures are evolving, and the law must evolve with them. Alberto Perez Cedillo explores the cross-border implications
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Value creation and AI – a race to the bottom?
For the better part of 12 months, artificial intelligence has been the talk of the town. Though beneficial, many have their concerns about what AI could mean for the future of the legal sector
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Diversity and inclusion – the benefits to your firm
Pearl Moses reflects on her experience with diversity and inclusion in the legal sector and although she says the profession is changing, bias remains an issue
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Value for money
Fiona Heald reviews a new Law Society title on charges for care under the Care Act 2014
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Cyber 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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Making a mark
Tim Newsome gives a brief overview of how trademarks work and how they can apply to various features of the web
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Training ground
Is a new era of training and supervision under way in the legal sector? Diana Bentley investigates
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Winning formula
How can you win clients in a cost-sensitive economy? Emma Egerton-Jones investigates
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Eye on the prize
Joan Scott speaks to Dan Gilbert about the challenges she has faced in her career, and how she set up a staff network from scratch
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Becoming an influencer
Michelle Howard shares the three phrases that will help you demonstrate your value and gain partner influence
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Banking on success
Anna Hart, head of legal for the Bank of China’s operations in the UK, describes the transition to working in-house she made five years ago, and why she is all the happier for it
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Better times ahead?
Are there better times ahead for professional indemnity insurance? Chris Marston, chief executive of LawNet, explains why he thinks this is likely
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Calm after the storm
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones, at Law Society partner Armstrong Watson, give their advice on how to navigate the best course to more stable economic times for your firm and clients
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The powers that be
Automatic fines and fixed penalties for non-compliance are about to become the norm. Paul Bennett outlines the regulator’s enforcement policy, and considers what it will mean in terms of risk management in the coming year
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Penalty points
Anita Clifford discusses the continuing changes to the UK sanctions regime including what to look for and the practicalities of reporting a breach
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Getting it right
The regulator is cracking down on anti-money laundering infringements and the fines are getting larger. Amy Bell provides her top tips for making sure your firm is compliant
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Economic crime update
Andrea Cohen assesses how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has put the prevention and deterrence of economic crime top of the agenda among legal businesses