All Feature articles – Page 125

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Back to front

2013-11-12T00:00:00Z

Deborah Atkins explains how streamlining back office processes through new technology can free up time for HR staff to focus on attraction and retention, developing fee-earners’ skills and improving client satisfaction

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Social climbers

2013-09-18T15:09:00Z

Being Tweetwise: one manager explains how to get the most out of Twitter for your firm

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PS September 2013

2013-09-17T18:58:00Z

This edition features will-drafting, LPAs and CoP cases, contentious probate, invalid wills, asset protection trusts, business development, international probate, professional negligence, trustees’ decisions, taxation, advance decisions and HWLPAs, capacity to marry, paying for long-term care, end-of-life care, pre-nups, and IHT reliefs for farming families

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New tricks

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 heralds a number of changes to the law relating to listed buildings. Matthew Stimson explains

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Restricted movement

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

In the first of a new series of articles in association with Land Registry, Richard Hill explains 
the process for removing or cancelling the ‘joint proprietor restriction’ under form A

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A run for your money

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

Solicitors’ involvement in property fraud may be very small, but they remain an attractive target for fraudsters, with potentially dire consequences for both them and their firms. Grania Langdon-Down looks at what solicitors can do to protect themselves

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Taking its toll

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The Community Infrastructure Levy has been in force for over three years, but there are still concerns about its impact on both the costs of development and individual buyers, tenants 
and landlords. Warren Gordon explains

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Safe as houses?

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The recent high-profile Superstrike case has wide implications for landlords and tenancy deposit schemes. Steven Wood, whose firm acted for the claimant, outlines the case and the current legislation covering tenancy deposits

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Face value

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The VAT treatment of a transfer of a business as a going concern is a tricky maze to navigate, 
with lots of pitfalls for the unwary. Marlon Appleton explains how it works in practice and 
how to avoid the most common mistakes

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Ringing the changes

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

Duncan Field outlines a number of recent additions and amendments to permitted 
development rights, including on change of use and residential extensions

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The ties that bind

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

The enforceability and modification of restrictive covenants in freehold land present many uncertainties. Michael Poulsom examines how five recent cases might be of assistance 
to practitioners

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Aiming high

2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

In the first in a series of articles in association with the Law Society’s Law Management Section, Andrew Otterburn offers a simple solution to assessing and improving the profitability of your firm’s conveyancing work

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Pressed into service

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

Local papers can be a valuable source of publicity for law firms, at little cost. So how can you maximise the chances of exposure for you, your team and your firm? Tim Saunders explains

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Open season

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

Deregulation has changed the legal services market forever. Barry Wilkinson looks at the lessons to be learnt from other deregulated markets, and how law firms can apply those lessons to make sure they succeed

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War of independence

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

Ian Muirhead provides a personal perspective on the Solicitors Regulation Authority decision to allow referrals from non-independent financial advisers, and looks at how law firms can select advisers they can trust with their referred clients

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Growth spurt

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

In June, the Law Society’s Small Firms Division held its first conference, focused on practical strategies for growth. Tony Roe rounds up the sessions at the event and lessons to learn

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The front line

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

In today’s volatile environment, being able to cope with shifts in the market and adapting your firm to stay ahead will be key to success. Julie Harrison explains

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The rules of civility

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

The cuts to civil legal aid have hit both members of the public and law firms hard. Richard Burcher looks at the strategic options for firms deciding whether or not to continue with civil legal aid work

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Front and centre

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

With the demographics of the UK changing rapidly, diversity is essential for law firms wanting to attract the best people and meet clients’ needs. And strong leadership is key to achieving this goal. Dr Gillian Shapiro explains

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Cause and effect

2013-08-13T00:00:00Z

In today’s challenging market, most firms will be looking at how they can become more efficient. But this goal may get in the way of a more important one – being effective. Patrick McKenna and Edwin Reeser explain