All Feature articles – Page 66
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FeatureBack to basics: Nil-rate band discretionary trusts
Lesley King looks at the matters to consider when dealing with an estate where the will creates a nil-rate band discretionary trust
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FeatureSecond time around
Using case studies, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas consider the range of tax and estate planning issues for clients remarrying or divorcing later in life, and flag the common pitfalls to avoid
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FeatureRise above
Eleanor Evans looks at managing the risks involved in probate and estate administration
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FeatureComplaints about freelancers and solicitors working in unregulated entities
Mariette Hughes discusses complaints about freelance solicitors and solicitors working in unregulated entities.
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FeatureSRA COLPs and COFAs Conference – a report
Janet Noble reports back on the recent Solicitors Regulation conference for COLPs and COFAs.
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FeatureBook review: The Solicitor’s Handbook 2019
In the face of all the forthcoming SRA changes, Helen Carr reviews the Solicitor’s Handbook 2019.
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FeatureSocial media – the pitfalls for law firms
Christopher McCormick looks at how firms can avoid the risks of social media.
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FeatureIn-house in order
Are new forms of in-house practice an opportunity or threat? Bronwen Still looks at what this new form of practice will allow.
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FeatureFree and easy?
Iain Miller and Jessica Clay consider what you need to do to set up as a freelance solicitor.
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FeatureAccount down
Janet Taylor looks at what you need to know to be ready for when the new Accounts Rules come into force on 25 November
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FeatureReport card
Rebecca Atkinson outlines a new era of reporting to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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FeatureLack of integrity
Nigel West rounds up decisions on integrity, appeals and conflicts of interest.
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FeatureMistakes and money-laundering
Lesley King comments on a case where a trust beneficiary’s right to income was rescinded on the basis of mistake, and on the government’s consultation on implementing the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive.
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FeatureThe new Commercial Service Charge Code
Ben Tarrant and Mary Rose Millin revist the key changes to the Commercial Service Charge Code.
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FeatureIRLSR interim report – a summary
James Woolf summarises the interim report of the Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation.
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FeatureWorth your while
In the first of a two-part series on self-worth, John Niland explains what it is, why it is essential to your success and happiness, and how to cultivate it through a few simple exercises
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FeatureSafe space
A recent survey has revealed the extent of bullying and harassment in the legal sector. Lucy Trevelyan looks at the role of culture and leadership, and how firms can prevent bullying and harassment, and deal with complaints if they do occur
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FeatureMovers and shakers
How do you know when it’s the right time to change your office space? What should you consider when fitting out a new space? What changes in working practices might result? Philippa Dempster looks at how her firm made the move
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FeatureMixing it up
Do you know how to influence a potential client’s decision-making process so they choose you over a competitor? Neil Quantick looks at what law firms can learn from two key marketing theories: the buyer decision process and the marketing mix
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FeatureState of independence
The SRA introduces a new ‘freelance solicitor’ model next month, allowing solicitors to provide legal services on a freelance basis. But how will the model work in practice, and could it be for you? Marzena Lipman takes a closer look