All Feature articles – Page 6
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FeatureBetter 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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FeatureCalm 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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FeatureThe 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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FeaturePenalty 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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FeatureGetting 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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FeatureEconomic 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
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FeatureEvidence base
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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FeatureCareer ahead
Careers in risk and compliance are changing. Rebecca Atkinson and Daniel Chatfield outline the key trends ahead
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FeatureAI part III: Advising clients who use artificial intelligence
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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Feature9 things for your risk radar in 2024
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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FeatureTaking on the ESG challenge
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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FeatureThe benefits of specialist VAT loans
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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FeatureWhat a RAACet
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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FeatureTesting the climate
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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FeatureSafe as houses
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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FeatureBuy better?
There will be some key changes to the conveyancing process in 2024. Peter Rodd outlines what to expect
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FeatureProliferation risk
What is proliferation financing, and how is it affecting property practitioners? David Pett explains
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FeaturePrivate eye
Disputes over easements are occurring more often. Zoe Upson outlines the risks when advising clients about private rights of way
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FeatureFeeling restricted
Andrew Francis considers two recent cases involving restrictive covenants, and what they reveal about the potential pitfalls of misinterpreting short judgments