All Feature articles – Page 78

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    Book review: Solicitors and Money Laundering (4th edition)

    2018-10-23T12:23:00Z

    Helena Mumdzjana reviews Solicitors and Money Laundering (4th edition) by Amy Bell and Peter Camp.

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    Lasting things first: transparency rules and LPAs

    2018-10-18T09:17:00Z

    Lesley King comments on recent developments including the new transparency rules and guidance on lasting powers of attorney.

  • Amy Bell
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    Held to account

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Amy Bell offers her top five tips for accounts staff to help in the fight against money laundering through client accounts

  • Sarah Chilton
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    Bridging the gap

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    In April, law firms with 250 or more employees had to publish data on their gender pay gap. But they weren’t required to include partner pay data, presenting an incomplete picture of the pay gap in the sector. Sarah Chilton looks at the legislation and the issues

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    Ethical imperative

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett looks at the ethical aspects of how law firms should manage misconduct, and why the 2019 regulatory changes will mean firms need to manage ethical risk in a new way 

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    Exit polls

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    With odds shortening for a ‘fudged’ or no-deal Brexit, law firms are being advised to hope for the best but prepare for the worst, as the clock ticks down to March 2019. Grania Langdon-Down investigates

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    Lead the way

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Good governance in a law firm can bring improvements in everything from risk management to succession planning. Alex Ktorides offers his three top tips for leadership in law firms to foster robust and effective governance

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    Social life

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Are you using social media in your firm? And if you are, are you sure you’re doing it right? David Gilroy provides some top tips for setting your overarching social media strategy, and how to use each of the key channels

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    Making ready

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority has now submitted its proposed Handbook reforms to the Legal Services Board. Paul Bennett looks at the changes in the new versions, and what you need to do now to get prepared

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    Outside voice

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    External investment is increasingly common in the legal sector, and for all sizes of firm. But is it for you? Tom Blandford helps you decide

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    Raised voices

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Communication is a critical factor in many complaints relating to legal services, according to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Fiona du Feu examines 10 common communication areas that can make a difference

  • Frances Anderson
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    Step right up

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    In 2015, Sternberg Reed introduced a career development programme to incentivise existing staff, bolster recruitment and retention, and support succession planning. Frances Anderson explains how the programme works in practice 

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    Insurance Distribution Directive - ready or not?

    2018-09-25T10:46:00Z

    Gillian Roche-Saunders looks at the detail of the Insurance Distribution Directive.

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    Risk and Compliance Autumn Conference 2018

    2018-09-25T10:00:00Z

    Janet Noble summarises the Risk and Compliance conference held in Leeds this Autumn.

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    Clawback in property transactions: what could go possibly wrong?

    2018-09-24T14:48:00Z

    John de Waal QC offers a sneak peek into Hardwicke chambers’ new book on risk and negligence, by revealing tips on how to avoid risk in property transactions relating to overage.

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    GDPR – the first 100 days

    2018-09-19T10:20:00Z

    Neil Partridge considers the practical application of data protection in legal practice.

  • 2018 conference - Paul Lewis in conversation with John Hyde 2018
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    Keynote: Hot off the press

    2018-09-18T00:14:00Z

    At the conference keynote session, Paul Lewis, financial journalist and broadcaster, in conversation with John Hyde, deputy news editor of the Law Society Gazette, spoke about pricing and clarity in legal services

  • Philip Whitcomb
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    Workshop: Business property relief and agricultural property relief

    2018-09-18T00:12:00Z

    Delegates at the conference could choose between five workshops, run twice over the course of the day. Philip Whitcomb rounds up his workshop

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    Workshop: Pensions

    2018-09-18T00:11:00Z

    Delegates at the conference could choose between five workshops, run twice over the course of the day. Luke Brooks and Paul Garwood sum up their session

  • Helen Clarke
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    Workshop: Elderly client care and the Mental Capacity Act 2005

    2018-09-18T00:10:00Z

    Delegates at the conference could choose between five workshops, run twice over the course of the day. Helen Clarke rounds up hers below