All Feature articles – Page 72
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FeatureSDT cases update
Nigel West, partner at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, provides an update on recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases.
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FeaturePPI: my firm’s approach
Ian Bond discusses the steps his firm has taken ahead of the 29 August deadline for payment protection insurance claims.
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FeatureSafety first
Melinda Giles provides a comprehensive guide to the safeguarding process for adults and what you can do if you have a concern about a vulnerable client
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FeatureBroader horizons
Are you considering retirement, or just feeling dissatisfied with a career only as a solicitor, and thinking about exploring other opportunities? Rachel Brushfield looks at some of the different career options open to senior solicitors
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FeatureBack to Basics: Residence and domicile
Jo Summers goes back to basics on residence and domicile
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FeatureMoney talks
Charlotte Pisuto discusses new guidance from the Office of the Public Guardian for attorneys and deputies on making investment decisions for vulnerable people
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FeatureWalking the tightrope
It can be difficult for smaller firms to stay on top of the regulations relating to legal practice. As the SRA prepares to launch its new Standards and Regulations this autumn, Matthew Moore presents a guide to the key compliance issues you need to know about
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FeatureIt takes two
Using a real-life case study of a complex estate, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas explain how solicitor and tax adviser working together and taking a holistic approach can reap benefits for clients
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FeatureState of independence
The SRA introduces a new “independent solicitor” model this November, which will allow 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
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FeatureSuccession planning
Nicole Gallop Mildon and Álvaro Aznar Azcárate discuss the European succession certificate, introduced by the Brussels IV Regulation, which allows for the member state with jurisdiction over succession to confirm the status of heirs and executors. What do you need to know, and what problems might it pose?
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FeatureAML matters
Sarah Mumford talks to Colette Best, new director of anti-money laundering at the Solicitors Regulation Authority
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FeatureA matter of principle
Francis Dingwall argues that the revised ‘SRA Principles’ do not provide the sort of ethical code solicitors need
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FeatureData driven
Alison Matthews reviews what challenges solicitors have faced implementing the General Data Protection Regulation.
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FeatureRetaining young talent in law firms – part one
Attracting and retaining the right talent is one of the most business-critical issues affecting law firms. In the first of a two-part series, Rachel Brushfield looks at how firms need to rethink their practices in order to successfully attract and retain young talent in fast-changing times.
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FeaturePI insurance – market update
Brian Boehmer looks at the current state of the PII market and how you can prepare for renewal.
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FeatureAre you competent?
Aiden Flegg summarisies the results of the SRA’s recent research into continuing competence.