All Feature articles – Page 72
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FeatureScale model
Law firms outside the top 50 are the new ‘squeezed middle’. The burden of regulation is increasing, key practice areas are being commoditised, and closing is complicated and expensive. That’s where consolidators can come in. Mark Briegal and Nigel Haddon explain
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FeatureWhat’s new?
So you want to be innovative? But where should you start? In the first of a two-part series, Katherine Thomas looks at what innovation is, why it matters, and how to do it effectively
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FeatureBe prepared
The new SRA Accounts Rules will come into force on 25 November 2019. Rosy Rourke of Armstrong Watson outlines the changes, and what law firms should be doing now to prepare
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FeatureYoung voices
There have been a number of controversial recent cases at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal involving junior lawyers pressured into making unethical decisions. Richard Burnham looks at how law firms can create an ethical culture and support millennials in making ethical decisions
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FeatureFreelance solicitors – a fact sheet
From November 2019, freelance solicitors will be able to deliver legal services direct to the public. Pearl Moses takes a look at the key facts.
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FeatureFive things you need to know about the SRA Digital Badge
Rachel Roche outlines five things your firm needs to know about the SRA Digital Badge.
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FeatureDo you have enough PI cover?
Rebecca Atkinson explores how firms can assess their professional indemnity insurance cover.
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FeaturePayment protection insurance and private client practitioners
The cut-off date for payment protection insurance claims is 29 August 2019. Lesley King looks at what this means for private client practitioners
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FeatureRenewing your firm’s insurance – tips from a market broker
Martin MacHale explains the process of renewing your firm’s professional indemnity insurance – from the perspective of an underwriter.
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FeatureMoving with the times
The revised Conveyancing Protocol comes into force in 2019. Sarah Dwight explains what changes have been made and why
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FeatureTighten up
Lean techniques can help you identify inefficiencies in your processes. Jo-Anne Wild presents a beginner’s guide to lean techniques and how to apply them in your own firm
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FeatureLending a hand
In April, Peter Rodd chaired a roundtable event with six of the major lenders, between them representing over 50% of the current mortgage market. How can solicitors and lenders work better together to make the process quicker and simpler?
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FeatureFight for the right
Stephen Lewis and his team of expert lawyers outline the impact the Law Commission’s recent right to manage consultation could have for homeowners in England and Wales
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FeatureQuality time
As part of a programme of change to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we will soon be rolling out two new assessments designed to help firms to further drive improvement in their residential conveyancing practice. Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe explains
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FeatureInsure of yourself
If you arrange title or other insurances in relation to a property transaction, new insurance distribution rules apply to you. Steven Petty explains the rules and your options for compliance
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FeatureWhat’s in a name?
We all think we know what a “house” is, but the definition in legislation has been causing confusion ever since it came into force in 1968, particularly for leaseholders. Students at Northumbria Law School look at the case law and the current position
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FeatureCybersecurity - an update
Peter Wright, managing director of Digital Law UK gives us some top tips on avoiding cyberattacks.
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FeaturePrice transparency - how are firms doing?
Peter Scott, director of Peter Scott Consulting, takes a look at some law firm websites to assess compliance with the price transparency requirements.