Covid-19 resources – we can help
Reviewing files remotely—a checklist
Jacqui Johnson, a Law Society Lexcel Consultant and Assessor, looks at efficient ways to undertake file audits out of the office. She has been in private practice for over 15 years as a practice manager.
Working remotely and your Lexcel commitments
Paul McCluskey looks at meeting your Lexcel obligations when we are all still social distancing.
Recent features
Trust vs. control—how law firms might work in the future
With offices reopening many employers are moving on from tackling the issue of staff working remotely to managing a safe return to the workplace. Deborah Witkiss, Chief Operating Officer of Insight Legal, examines how case management systems can help.
Reforming legal services—the final Mayson Report
Marzena Lipman, regulatory policy advisor at the Law Society, provides an update on the final Mayson Report on Reforming Legal Services.
AML requirements – five steps to keeping up
To help you keep up with ever-changing AML requirements, Accuity provides five actionable steps to help manage compliance and respond quickly to developments.
Conflicts in residential conveyancing
The recent SRA Guidance on conflicts has little to say about how the Code of Conduct for Solicitors applies to residential conveyancing. Fiona Feu, Director of My Compliance Colleague, takes a look.
The 5th AML Directive - are you compliant?
The 5th Anti-money Laundering Directive came into force in January, but it seems as though many organisations - law firms included - are lagging behind in their compliance. Dalbir Sahota of Accuity explains what changes and requirements the directive introduces, and what you need to do now to keep in ...
FAQs: Complaints handling
Our Practice Advice Service answers your FAQs.
Data protection and Brexit: What’s next?
Tim Hill looks at what happens with data protection should there be a no-deal Brexit.
Social media – the pitfalls for law firms
Christopher McCormick looks at how firms can avoid the risks of social media.
PI insurance – market update
Brian Boehmer looks at the current state of the PII market and how you can prepare for renewal.
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
Ensuring compliance during lockdown
Rebecca Atkinson asks how we can remain compliant during this period of lockdown.
Solicitors charges – the Ombudsman’s view
The Legal Ombudsman explains its updated costs guidance.
Reforming legal services—the final Mayson Report
Marzena Lipman, regulatory policy advisor at the Law Society, provides an update on the final Mayson Report on Reforming Legal Services.
The Mayson Report – an update
Marzena Lipman summarises Stephen Mayson’s report on the regulation of legal services.
