Features and Opinion – Page 2

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    Performance indicators

    2022-09-29T11:04:00Z

    Peter Scott considers law firm performance measures in light of the SRA’s recent thematic review on workplace culture

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    A fine thing?

    2022-09-29T09:39:00Z

    Robert Forman outlines the SRA’s recently increased fining powers, and the extension of the fines it can issue to regulated solicitors

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    Winds of change

    2022-07-21T08:45:00Z

    Rebecca Atkinson outlines some recent regulatory changes that firm leaders should be getting to grips with in 2022

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    Closing the gap

    2022-04-19T14:07:00Z

    Bola Gibson and Victoria Parry examine the benefits of pay gap reporting, and how to get the most out of the exercise to make a real difference in your firm 

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    Making it personal

    2022-04-19T13:58:00Z

    Frank Maher examines the growing trend of personal guarantees in the professional indemnity insurance market, and what this means for firms

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    Time to reset

    2022-04-19T11:20:00Z

    Rupert Scrase explains what small and mid-size law firms must consider when restructuring staff or making redundancies

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    In the know

    2022-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett outlines what firm leaders should be aware of when it comes to SRA expectations of staff conduct, both in and out of the workplace

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    Keeping up appearances

    2022-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Victoria Moffatt examines the links between compliance and brand, outlining how firms can mitigate reputational issues with a positive compliance culture

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    In the line of duty

    2022-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Alison Downie details new legal duties for employers when it comes to stopping sexual harassment in the workplace

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    The right blend

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Pearl Moses examines how to update your policies to fit flexible and hybrid working, as staff return to the office post-pandemic

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    Free reign

    2020-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett looks at the new freedoms introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2019: what should you consider if you’re thinking about taking advantage of the new freedoms, and how can law firms compete with the new models?

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    The big five

    2020-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Jo Morris outlines the changes brought in by the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, and what you need to do to ensure your firm is compliant

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    Pay heed

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    In April, the government is planning to make changes to IR35 – the rules around the tax treatment of off-payroll contractors. Scott Campbell explains the changes, and how they could apply to your firm

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    Human interest

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    The new SRA Standards and Regulations have made significant changes relating to referral arrangements, and clarified the regulator’s core view: that all referral arrangements must be in the client’s best interest. Paul Bennett explains

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    State of independence

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The SRA introduces a new ‘freelance solicitor’ model next month, allowing 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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    Free and easy?

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    What does the new ‘gig economy’ freelancer model mean for your firm? Why is this a management issue? Paul Bennett looks at some of the key challenges

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    Be prepared

    2019-07-02T00:00:00Z

    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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    Young voices

    2019-07-02T00:00:00Z

    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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    One year on

    2019-04-09T00:00:00Z

    It’s been nearly a year since the General Data Protection Regulation came into force. Frank Maher discusses the lessons he has learned since then advising law firms on the legislation

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    Blow-by-blow account

    2019-01-15T00:15:00Z

    Andrew Allen provides an overview of the changes to the SRA Accounts Rules, expected to come into force in April 2019. What are the challenges and opportunities, and what do firms need to do now to prepare?