All Feature articles – Page 23
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FeatureStick to the status quo?
Adeola Adesola examines whether the traditional law firm model can still attract the younger generation
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FeatureSmooth operator
Joanna Kingston-Davies and Mairi Probin explain how firm leaders can ensure easy integration of teams and cultures, post-merger or acquisition
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Knowledge is power
Diana Bentley explores the power of artificial intelligence and examines how firms are using AI technology to their advantage
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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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FeatureIdentity politics
Many will be familiar with when to obtain identification and verification for new clients, but if the relationship becomes a long-standing one, how often should you be monitoring this? Kate Burt explains
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FeatureA hard market
Jenny Screech discusses the October 2021 renewal of solicitors’ PII, and what to expect for 2022
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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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FeatureRashmi decisions
Duncan Wood speaks to lawyer, mediator and entrepreneur Rashmi Dubé about her long and varied career running businesses, advising boards, writing her own newspaper column, and why the business world need to become future thinkers
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FeatureKey to change
Michelle Howard details how firm leaders can foster an environment of innovation and encourage agility to guide their employees through business transformation
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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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FeatureAll in the mind
Elizabeth Rimmer outlines the key finding of LawCare’s Life in the Law report and explains what firm leaders can do to foster mentally healthy workplaces
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FeatureCause for complaint
The Legal Ombudsman has produced a guide to help solicitors improve their complaints handling processes. Here are their top tips.
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FeatureMaking a positive impression: best practice lessons
Bernadette Bennett, head of legal sector at Moneypenny, gives her top tips for firms on the power of a good first impression
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FeaturePrice transparency
Paul Bennett gives us a first-hand view of how his firm manages the price transparency requirements for solicitors and Alexis Hearnden outlines the requirements for the Bar
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FeatureLevelling up?
Gideon Habel and Emma Walker reflect on the disproportionate effects of regulation and share their vision of effective regulation and equitable outcomes for everyone
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FeatureMind the gap
Frank Maher considers how the proposed cyber exclusion and the closure of Solicitors Indemnity Fund may sit outside existing professional indemnity insurance cover
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FeatureDriving data change
Robert Bond considers the proposals set out in a consultation on changes to data protection in the UK post-Brexit
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FeatureWhen the levy breaks
The economic crime levy is set to be introduced for medium- and larger-sized firms later this year. Rebecca Atkinson answers some questions on the detail
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FeatureOn the agenda
Andrea Cohen outlines what’s on the regulatory horizon for the coming year and sets out what law firms and their employees can expect in 2022
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FeaturePI insurance—the introduction of personal guarantees
Todd Davison, Managing Director of Purbeck Insurance, explains why personal guarantees are becoming a feature of the professional indemnity insurance market and what the partners and leaders of small and medium sized law firms and LLPs can do to mitigate the risk.