All articles by Paul Bennett – Page 3

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    Ethical imperative

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett looks at the ethical aspects of how law firms should manage misconduct, and why the 2019 regulatory changes will mean firms need to manage ethical risk in a new way 

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    Making ready

    2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority has now submitted its proposed Handbook reforms to the Legal Services Board. Paul Bennett looks at the changes in the new versions, and what you need to do now to get prepared

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    Coded message

    2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority is set to introduce a new handbook regime, and the changes are the most significant since 2011. Property professionals face some of the most controversial changes. Paul Bennett outlines the proposals and their impact

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    Cracking the codes

    2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority is set to introduce a new compliance regime, and the changes are the most significant since 2011. Paul Bennett outlines the proposals and their potential impact, to help you plan ahead

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    Under pressure

    2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Mental health problems are a growing issue for every sector, including the law, with its inherent high levels of stress. Paul Bennett looks at how managers in law firms can support their staff to mitigate mental health problems and their effects. 

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    Order order

    2017-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Having the SRA arriving at your firm with a production order requiring you and your firm to deliver documents to it is a daunting experience. Paul Bennett outlines how to get your firm ready for investigation in case it should happen

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    A tall order

    2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

    Being served with a production order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 can be a frightening experience. Paul Bennett explains how your firm can get prepared, and respond effectively and lawfully if you’re served 

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    Helping handbook?

    2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

    In June, the Solicitors Regulation Authority launched a consultation on proposed changes to the SRA Handbook. But are the changes the right ones? And how could they affect firms and their leaders? Paul Bennett, Melanie O’Brien, Matt Howgate and Sarah Charlton consider

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    Balancing the books

    2015-11-03T00:00:00Z

    In our round-up of recent publications on law firm performance, Barry Wilkinson outlines the findings of a survey on the cause of law firm failures in the US, and Paul Bennett reviews a new title on financial management

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    Supervise for success

    2015-11-03T00:00:00Z

    As part of our series of articles for small firms, Paul Bennett looks at the challenges of staff supervision and the benefits of getting it right, and offers some practical tips for effective supervision.

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    Under orders

    2015-08-19T18:32:00Z

    Paul Bennett explains how law firms should respond to a production order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

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    Small talk

    2014-11-11T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett and Tony Roe give their three top tips for smaller law firms wanting to punch above their weight