All Feature articles – Page 47
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FeatureFree and easy?
Paul Bennett and Bronwen Still consider freelance practice, the pros and cons for those contemplating it and the extent to which it has made its mark on the legal services market
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FeatureAll inclusive
Thom Dennis and Joanne Lockwood explain what law firms can do to support the inclusion of transgender and non-binary employees
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FeatureGap analysis
Raphael Mokades addresses the ‘ethnicity stay gap’ – what it is, why it exists, and what can your firm do to close it
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FeatureThe right blend
Pearl Moses examines how to update your policies to fit flexible and hybrid working, as staff return to the office post-pandemic
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FeatureCulture club
Deqa Jama explores the cultural competence framework – what it is, how to become culturally competent and why it should be a vital part of your approach to client care
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FeatureIn conversation with: Lubna Shuja
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Lubna Shuja who, in October 2022, begins her term as president of the Law Society of England and Wales, about her career so far and her ambitions for her presidency
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Keep the customer happy
In a time of increased competition and dynamic changes to the delivery of legal services, Diana Bentley explains how law firms must assess what clients want and how to deliver it
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FeatureGeneration game
Andre Thomas explains what firms should be doing to tackle the challenges that can arise when trying to attract, and retain, talent from multiple generations
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FeatureHard times
Jenny Screech offers some practical tips to help ensure your PII renewal process is as smooth as possible this year
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FeatureKeep on moving
Whitney Joseph examines what law firm leaders can do to positively contribute towards social mobility in the legal profession
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FeatureSafe space
Advita Patel discusses what law firm leaders can do to utilise their internal communication and employee engagement activities to help create inclusive workplaces
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FeatureUntapped talent
Arwen Makin looks at how firms can make neurodivergent candidates feel valued at the recruitment stage and how to avoid stigma and negative stereotyping during their careers
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FeatureAn unfair disadvantage
Victoria Moffatt analyses how women have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and speaks to lawyers about their experiences working from home.
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FeatureStart preparing for your PII renewal now
Michael Munns, vice president at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, offers his tips on how to successfully plan ahead for your professional indemnity insurance renewal
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FeatureNo shopping around!
Roman Kubiak and Oliver Rees discuss their recent case in which an Irish executor was ordered to transfer assets from the deceased’s Irish estate to an English executor to settle debts in England and to avoid “forum shopping”.
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FeatureTestamentary capacity and insane delusions
Lesley King discusses how testamentary capacity is tested during contentious probate, and what is meant by ”insane delusions”.
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FeatureRisk aware legal innovation
Sharon Glynn, senior development underwriter at Travelers Europe, examines how law firms can successfully adopt technology and other innovations that change how legal work is conducted.
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FeatureWilling and able?
Vicki Pearce outlines how to assess if your client has mental capacity and explains the different authorities which can be put in place for a client who lacks capacity
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FeatureCommon comeback?
Lisa Bevan considers the revival of commonhold as a viable alternative to the leasehold