All Leadership and Management articles – Page 23

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    Feature

    Tuning the pipeline

    2020-04-07T01:00:00Z

    In the second of a series of articles on management information, John Humpherson and Barry Wilkinson look at how to use it at different stages of your work pipeline, to identify and improve everything from cashflow to time recording

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    Feature

    Take on trust

    2020-04-07T01:00:00Z

    In 2018, Hodge Jones & Allen became the first law firm in England and Wales to transfer its entire business into an employee ownership trust. Patrick Allen looks at how and why they switched, and how to decide if it could work for your firm

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    News

    COVID-19 legal relief initiative

    2020-03-27T16:06:00Z

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Law Society partner Clio has launched a $1million USD legal relief initiative.

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    News

    IR35 changes delayed to 2021

    2020-03-24T09:40:00Z

    Following a review of its plans in January 2020, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that changes to off-payroll working rules known as IR35 in the private sector will go ahead.

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    News

    Closure of the Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund

    2020-02-27T15:21:00Z

    The Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund will close on 30 September 2020. This may leave former principles of law firms liable for future claims. Make sure you’re prepared.

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    IR35 change: rules to apply only to services provided after 6 April

    2020-02-13T11:55:00Z

    HM Revenue & Customs has announced an amendment to its changes to IR35, the off-payroll working rules: instead of applying to all payments made after 6 April 2020, the changes will only apply to payments made for services delivered after 6 April 2020

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    Law Society responds to independent review of legal services regulation

    2020-01-20T10:15:00Z

    We have responded to Stephen Mayson’s interim report, expressing our concerns that the proposals would lead to a less coherent alternative to the existing regime

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    What you need to know about AMLD5

    2020-01-15T11:44:00Z

    The EU’s 5th Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) came into force on 10 January 2020. The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG), which includes the Law Society and all the legal sector supervisors named in the anti-money laundering regulations, has published a summary of changes brought in by AMLD5

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    News

    Government reviewing IR35 changes

    2020-01-15T11:37:00Z

    In April, changes are due to come into force relating to the payment of contractors and other off-payroll workers. On 7 January 2020, the government announced that it will be reviewing the process for the implementation of the changes

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    Financial predictions for 2020

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Law Management Section committee member Andrew Allen asks whether the year ahead will see financial instability returning to the legal sector

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    Feature

    In balance

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Supporting work-life balance in your firm can help you attract and retain the best people and create an inclusive and high-performing workplace. Kiran Purewal offers her top tips 

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    Big win

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Law Management Section chair Ann Harrison looks back at the past year, including her personal highlight: judging the Practice Manager of the Year award at the Law Society Excellence Awards

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    Feature

    Bright spark

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    David Farquharson co-founded Ignition Law to support start-up businesses. Lucy Trevelyan talks to him about starting up his own business, and how recruitment and culture have supported success

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    Feature

    Worthy cause

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    In the second of his series on self-worth, John Niland looks at how law firm partners and managers can develop self-worth in others, and the benefits this can bring to your business

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    Feature

    Come together

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Martin Griffiths and Sally Calverley provide an introduction to collaboration in law firms, from the hurdles to the benefits 

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    Feature

    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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    Feature

    Zero hero

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Zero-based budgeting is often seen as a cost-cutting exercise, but used strategically, it can help you grow your business. Yarman Vachha explains the benefits of the approach, and how to implement it in your firm

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    Feature

    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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    Feature

    Seeing the light

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Identifying talent and potential in current and prospective staff is key to ensuring your firm is fit for the future, says Dr Amanda Potter. But how can you design a process that really works for your firm?

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    Feature

    The long view

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Are you contemplating appointing apprentices for the first time, or broadening your use of apprentices? What can you learn from firms already on the journey? Diana Bentley reports