All Law Management articles – Page 6
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NewsGuide to legal services in the Brexit free trade agreement
On 24 December 2020, the UK and the EU reached a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The Law Society has published an initial analysis.
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Transparency progress in legal services
On 17 December, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a review of progress in the legal services sector, noting positive changes.
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Will the fallout from the pandemic help or hinder progression of gender diversity in the legal profession?
Alison Woods and Catherine Taylor look at the impact of the pandemic on female lawyers – who have been shown to be shouldering most of the burden of caring responsibilities in lockdown. What can law firm leaders do to improve flexible and blended working opportunities for all staff?
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New COVID tiers in England – what they mean for your firm
The government has published guidance on the new local restrictions, which will come into effect from 2 December 2020.
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How do you manage risk? Support from our Section supporter
As the insurance market changes, so do underwriters’ approaches to analysing risk. Paragon, in partnership with leading professional indemnity insurance underwriters, has developed a new approach to presenting firms.
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How software can support your firm in lockdown and the ‘new normal’
Deborah Witkiss, of Law Society strategic partner Insight Legal , looks at the software options – from the cloud to workflow solutions – which can help your firm survive and thrive
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Preparing for submissions season
Love them or loathe them, the legal directories are here to stay. Victoria Moffat explains how law firms should go about preparing for submission season
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Best of the web – November 2020
We’ve collected highlights in practice management comment, features and news from across the web.
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The legal workspace of the future
Rob Millard looks at what the near future holds for law firm workspaces, from collaboration tools to artificial intelligence, and what these developments could mean for the business model of ‘law firm 4.0’
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Lockdown 2.0 and ongoing coronavirus support
The new lockdown came into force in England at 12.01am on 5 November 2020 and is expected to last until at least 2 December.
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Closing down your firm – updated practice note
On 5 November 2020, the Law Society updated our practice note on the regulations to consider when closing down your practice.
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Legal Services Board approves the Solicitors Qualifying Exam
From 1 September 2021, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will introduce a new route to qualifying as a solicitor: the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
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Furlough scheme extended until December 2020
The Law Society has published guidance for firms on the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Changes to our Professional Development Centre
From 23 November 2020, the PDC will no longer be available. You’ll need to complete any courses you have begun by this date. You’ll also need to download any training records and certificates you want to keep while you still have access.
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Book Review: The Perfect Legal Business
Reuben Glynn reviews a book full of lessons for law firms and lawyers about how to build and run the perfect firm – even in tough times
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Share your views: Lawtech, ethics and the rule of law
We’re seeking views on the ethical considerations for solicitors and firms when designing or procuring lawtech solutions.
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Stormy skies
Andy Harris looks at the financial challenges ahead for law firms in the next few months, and what you can do to minimise the impact on your firm, including through effective forecasting
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Inner resources
The pandemic and lockdown have put a strain on everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. Kim Tasso looks at the role of resilience in overcoming difficulties, and how you can improve your own resilience
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Free reign
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?
