All Feature articles – Page 66
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FeatureTuning the pipeline
In the second of a series of articles on management information, John Humpherson and Barry Wilkinson look at how to use it at different stages of your work pipeline, to identify and improve everything from cashflow to time recording
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FeatureTake on trust
In 2018, Hodge Jones & Allen became the first law firm in England and Wales to transfer its entire business into an employee ownership trust. Patrick Allen looks at how and why they switched, and how to decide if it could work for your firm
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FeatureWills in a time of social distancing and self-isolation
Social distancing and self-isolation, coupled with the sudden increase in demand for wills and lasting powers of attorney (LPAs), are presenting unique challenges for private client practitioners. Lesley King and Roman Kubiak consider how to tackle these issues – at a safe distance.
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Bullying and sexual harassment
Junior lawyers are disproportionately affected by bullying and sexual harassment at work, and the Junior Lawyers Division wants to address this.
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FeatureThe Mayson Report – an update
Marzena Lipman summarises Stephen Mayson’s report on the regulation of legal services.
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FeatureChapter and reverse
The construction VAT reverse charge comes into force this October. Ronan Lowney and Michelle Essen explain the changes and what those involved in construction and development need to do next
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FeatureClear water
If you are acting for a buyer of a property on a water course, do you know the rights they might have, and the liabilities that might arise? Richard Bagwell outlines the principles
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FeatureEnvironmental cost
From April 2020, it will be unlawful to continue to let a residential property with an energy performance certificate rating below E. Warren Gordon provides a timely update on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
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FeatureDigital watch
Richard Oliphant looks at the emergence of cloud-based digital signatures. He argues that this development should help to allay concerns about the cross-border validity and enforcement of electronic signatures, and establish a new standard for executing client transactions
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FeatureThe fine print
In November, real estate company Deutsche Wohnen SE was hit with a fine of €14.5m under the General Data Protection Regulation. Clare Harman Clark looks at the role of property solicitors in helping their clients abide by the regulation
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FeatureOn the right foot
In the first in a series on what property solicitors need to know about different phases of the development process, Gavin Le Chat looks at the importance of a site inspection and other preliminary investigations
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FeatureIntelligence gathering
Emotional intelligence can be a leader’s greatest asset, or if ignored, their greatest risk. Dr Amanda Potter looks at why EQ matters in the workplace, and how you can develop yours
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FeatureStar gazing
Michael Garson outlines some of the key features of the new regulatory environment, following the introduction of the new SRA Standards and Regulations
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FeatureAt your service
Julie Blunsom explains how HM Land Registry’s two new services – the Pre-submission Enquiry Service and Application Management Service – work in practice, and how you can find out more
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FeatureUnder review
Paul de la Piquerie and Rahul Varma look at some common rent review mechanisms and the issues they can create in practice
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FeatureMissing: date of presumed death
When someone goes missing and is never found, the date of their presumed death can impact who inherits their property. Lesley King considers the issues that can arise.