All Feature articles – Page 95
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FeatureThe devil’s in the detail
The summer budget this year announced huge changes to how non-doms who are long-term-resident in the UK are taxed. Jo Summers explains the proposals for next year’s Finance Act and what they mean for non-doms
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FeatureProperty case law update
Lucie-Anne Rhodes, a Solicitor at Hamlins LLP, provides an update on some recent cases and legislation changes affecting the property sector that you may have missed.
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FeatureProperty case law update
Lucie-Anne Rhodes, a Solicitor at Hamlins LLP, provides an update on some recent cases and legislation changes affecting the property sector.
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FeatureContentious probate case law update
As the dust settles on 2015, Roman Kubiak takes a look at some of the most notable recent cases in the contentious trusts and probate field that you may have missed
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FeatureContentious probate case law update
As the dust settles on 2015, Roman Kubiak takes a look at some of the most notable recent cases in the contentious trusts and probate field
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FeatureLord Chief Justice's report for 2015 examined
Matthew Cotton looks at the Lord Chief Justice’s Report for 2015 in relation to civil justice.
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FeatureCybersecurity and personal data
Nick Podd, associate consultant for Law Society Consulting, offers his comments on cyber security and how firms should approach it.
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FeatureNational Risk Assessment Published
Scott Devine, Policy Adviser for AML at the Law Society provides an update on recent policy developments relevant to anti-money laundering.
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FeatureAre you looking after your vulnerable clients?
Most firms are likely to be acting for at least one vulnerable client, so it is imperative that they are able to provide them with a service that is appropriate to their vulnerability, Brian Rodgers says.
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FeatureCompliance for support staff
Associate consultant for Law Society Consulting Tracey Calvert, discusses compliance for support staff in a law firm.
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FeatureCivil litigators – how can the Law Society Library help you?
The Law Society Library has many resources available to help with the conduct of civil litigation. You don’t even have to be in London to use the Library.
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FeatureIt's a fix
Fixed costs for absolutely every civil action in England and Wales may soon be a reality, proclaims Kerry Underwood.
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FeatureUnbundling the risks
In light of the decision in Minkin v Landsberg, solicitors can now offer ‘unbundled’ services without being held liable for matters beyond those in their client retainer. However, there are still risks involved in offering unbundling services and informally providing free legal advice that can bring you in conflict with ...
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FeatureWhy 2015 was the tipping point for cybersecurity
Paul Gribbon explains why 2015 was a watershed year for cybersecurity
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FeatureNew corporate membership option
Robert Banner, chair of the Law Management Section committee, outlines a key development in the membership of the Law Managment Section
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FeatureGrowing your bottom line in 2016: Is LinkedIn worth YOUR time? Part 1
Emily Miller and Susan Kench explain how LinkedIn can help smaller law firms to generate and support the relationships that grow their client base
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FeatureLessons of 2015 and tips for 2016
Members of the Law Management Section share what they have learned in 2015 and their tips for the year ahead
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FeatureA critical axis of potential vulnerability?
Tim Hill speaks about how firms should protect themselves against the rise of cyber crimes.
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FeatureAre you ready for compliance officer day?
1 January 2016 will mark three years since the majority of compliance officers for legal practice and finance and administration (COLP/COFA) took up their key roles.