All Feature articles – Page 6

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    The powers that be

    2024-01-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2024-01-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2024-01-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2024-01-24T00:00:00Z

    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

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    Evidence base

    2024-01-24T00:00:00Z

    Demonstrating compliance, and evidencing it, is necessary in the current regulatory landscape. Peter Scott offers some practical ways to do it

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    Career ahead

    2024-01-24T00:00:00Z

    Careers in risk and compliance are changing. Rebecca Atkinson and Daniel Chatfield outline the key trends ahead

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    AI part III: Advising clients who use artificial intelligence

    2024-01-17T10:51:00Z

    In the final part of her series on artificial intelligence (AI), Kelly Fermont considers the role we have as practitioners in advising clients who use AI technologies

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    9 things for your risk radar in 2024

    2024-01-15T16:00:00Z

    Andrea Cohen outlines what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out what should be on your risk radar in the coming year

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    Taking on the ESG challenge

    2024-01-10T17:29:00Z

    ESG is more than just a buzzword – it’s the way all businesses are being encouraged to operate. Neil Lloyd explains what his firm is doing to meet the latest ESG standards, and the challenges and opportunities these bring

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    The benefits of specialist VAT loans

    2024-01-03T10:57:00Z Partner content

    Managing cashflow and tax liability is one of the most significant hurdles for law firms. Law Society partner, STAR Professions, looks at how specialist VAT loans can help ease the burden

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    What a RAACet

    2023-12-21T11:35:00Z

    Gregor Woods, Antoni Hajdon and Aimie Farmer consider the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in construction and the impact it will have on the property sector

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    Testing the climate

    2023-12-21T11:25:00Z

    Claire Rainsford shares her perspective on opportunities for the legal and real estate sectors to translate strategy into action to tackle the climate crisis

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    Safe as houses

    2023-12-21T11:06:00Z

    The legislative and regulatory detail introduced to support the Building Safety Act is ever evolving. Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams provide a summary of the key changes

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    Pet peeve

    2023-12-21T11:02:00Z

    Richard Pulford looks at the current position on pets in rental properties and how this stands to change when the Renters (Reform) Bill becomes law

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    Buy better?

    2023-12-21T10:56:00Z

    There will be some key changes to the conveyancing process in 2024. Peter Rodd outlines what to expect

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    Proliferation risk

    2023-12-21T10:15:00Z

    What is proliferation financing, and how is it affecting property practitioners? David Pett explains

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    Private eye

    2023-12-21T10:08:00Z

    Disputes over easements are occurring more often. Zoe Upson outlines the risks when advising clients about private rights of way

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    Feeling restricted

    2023-12-21T09:59:00Z

    Andrew Francis considers two recent cases involving restrictive covenants, and what they reveal about the potential pitfalls of misinterpreting short judgments

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    Time’s up

    2023-12-21T09:48:00Z

    Is the expiry date looming on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954? Frances Edwards and Shanna Davison discuss proposals for its reform ahead of the Law Commission’s long-awaited consultation paper

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    What next for MEES?

    2023-12-21T09:40:00Z

    A recent government announcement about postponing proposed climate change targets means changes are afoot for domestic energy standards requirements. Victoria Duxbury and Katie Goodfellow provide an update