All Feature articles – Page 98

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    Dignity in death

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Digital autopsies, where the deceased is scanned using a CT scanner, areless invasive than traditional post-mortems, and can provide a cause of death in over 70 per cent of cases. Claire Walker explains

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    The main event

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Events can help you promote your firm to new and existing clients, and build relationships – but only if you do it well. Annaliese Fiehn provides her top tips for planning an event

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    Give to receive

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Whether through ad hoc charitable donations or a strategic programme of philanthropy, clients in Britain have a long history of ‘giving back’. Alana Petraske and Christopher Groves look at the options, and the tax reliefs available

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    Give a little

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Legacy giving is increasingly important to charities, but only 6.3 per cent of the population leaves a charitable will. Research by Remember A Charity offers useful insights into how solicitors can promote charitable giving to clients, says Rob Cope

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    Screen savers

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    In an ever-changing digital world, it is becoming increasingly important to make arrangements for the future protection of digital assets, including online accounts. Nick Wenban-Smith provides a practical guide

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    Wind up

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    In the first of a two-part article, Jo Summers explains the various ways in which a trust may be brought to end and the key considerations for trustees

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    Protect your firm from cybercrime

    2016-11-10T11:07:00Z

    Peter Wright explains how firms of all sizes can take measures to protect their clients.

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    News from the SRA compliance officers conference 2016

    2016-11-10T10:59:00Z

    Mandeep Nagra provides a brief round-up of news from this year’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) compliance officers conference held on 20 October.

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    Insurance mediation activities and how to comply

    2016-11-10T10:54:00Z

    Sanjay Basra provides an insight into insurance mediation activities and what firms should consider in order to comply with the rules.

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    2020 vision

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    In the second of our series focusing on law firm B P Collins, Ian Hopkins and Gina Connell look at how the firm drew up and implemented its new strategy, with a view to a major expansion in the next four years

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    Doing your bit

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Legal Sector Alliance supports law firms to implement sustainable practices. Jim Haywood looks at the business case for sustainability and the steps small to medium-sized law firms can take to make a big impact.

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    A bright future

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    A range of challenges face partners looking to plan effectively for their retirement in the current volatile marketplace. Mark Waddilove looks at the options, and which to choose at different stages of your retirement planning

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    In the Manager's Chair: Spinning plates

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Duncan Wood talks to Ann Harrison, chairwoman of Stephensons and member of the Law Management Section committee, about juggling multiple roles, presiding over a period of impressive organic growth, and making plans for the future

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    Turning the conversation

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    From social media to review sites, there are conversations going on out there about your business. You need to know how to react when one of those turns negative, so you can avoid lasting damage to your online reputation. David Gilroy explains

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    Heart of the matter

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    If you are looking to merge or be acquired, you need to understand your firm’s value, and maximise it by effective planning and due diligence. Grania Langdon-Down talks to the experts

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    Riding the wave

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Brexit has caused shockwaves in the legal sector and across the UK. Lawyers are not traditionally people who like uncertainty, so Brexit has hit them harder than most. Rachel Brushfield looks at how you can stay positive and focused in uncertain times.

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    Small world

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    You may think it out of your reach to take on international work, but, argues Sally Azarmi, small to medium-sized firms are often well placed to take this step – and it can enrich your professional and personal life in the process

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    Working wonders

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Healthy working capital is fundamental to the financial success of any business. John Playfair looks at how firms can improve financial stability by taking a proactive approach to managing working capital

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    Tips for returning to a legal career

    2016-10-28T10:14:00Z

    Susan Monty reflects on relaunching her career after time out.

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    The best of the web - October 2016

    2016-10-13T09:17:00Z

    This month’s round-up of the best practice management comment and features from across the web includes articles on effective email marketing, cash flow management, and cloud-based software for lawyers.