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    Videos

    Webinar: COFA update 2019 (OnDemand)

    2019-02-28T15:53:00Z

    This webinar will explore the challenges facing many sectors and what strategies can be adopted for law firm survival.

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    Feature

    SRA Price and Transparency Rules - the impact so far

    2019-02-25T14:37:00Z

    Iain Miller, partner at Kingsley Napley, considers the impact of the SRA’s price transparency requirements.

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    Feature

    Accounts Rules 2019 - the key changes

    2019-02-25T11:43:00Z

    Andrew Allen looks at the anticipated changes to the Accounts Rules.

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    Excellence Awards 2019: find out about all the law firm management awards

    2019-02-19T14:40:00Z

    Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019. The Law Society’s Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes. More than half recognise excellence in law firm management disciplines

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    News

    LeO rolls out new approach to complaints

    2019-02-18T10:24:00Z

    The Legal Ombudsman has released new guidance setting out its approach when deciding what is ‘fair and reasonable’ in a case when determining complaints.

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    Feature

    How to find your ideal banking partner and make the move

    2019-02-18T10:13:00Z

    With the RBS Business Banking Switch launching on 25 February, more firms than ever will be weighing up a move to a new bank. Sara Hutton explains what you need to consider.

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    Feature

    Investing in innovation: a strategic imperative in uncertain times?

    2019-02-15T12:49:00Z

    Law firms of all sizes need to invest in innovative legal services in order to stay competitive in these uncertain times. Felicia Meyerowitz-Singh and Sebastian Knudsen explain

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    News

    Law Society updates Code for Completion by Post

    2019-02-15T11:38:00Z

    The Law Society has published the latest version of the Code for Completion by Post. It will take effect from 1 May 2019

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    News

    CLLS updates commercial development management agreement

    2019-02-14T11:54:00Z

    The City of London Law Society has launched the second edition of its development management agreement (with ancillary asset management services)

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    Small Firms committee vacancies

    The Small Firms Division is looking for new members to join our Small Firms committee.

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    Videos

    Webinar: Cybersecurity and fraud awareness 2019 (OnDemand)

    This webinar covers the main threats facing law firms from cyber and fraud attacks.

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    Opinion

    Speaking from experience

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Fiona Heald shares her frustration that solicitors’ knowledge and experience seems to count for less these days in the eyes of the public

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    Feature

    So you claim

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Tom Dumont rounds up the latest claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, including by cohabitees, spouses and young children

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    Fraud buster

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Robert Hunter is an internationally acclaimed trusts, fraud and asset-tracing solicitor with over 35 years’ experience. He is also profoundly deaf. He discusses what law firms could do better dealing with colleagues with sensory disabilities

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    Feature

    Writing wrongs

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Daphne Perry offers some simple writing techniques to improve client service and business returns

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    Feature

    Back to basics: Welfare deputyships

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Sheree Green reviews the basics on welfare deputyships, and looks at why so few have been appointed

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    Feature

    Protect and serve

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    The GDPR aims to give the individual control over their personal data. So what happens when a beneficiary to a will or trust asks for disclosure of their data? Craig Ward considers what you can do, as a trustee or executor, to remain compliant but maintain client confidentiality

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    Regime change

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Many European countries have marital property regimes which govern the ownership of property between spouses. While there are no such regimes in the UK, new EU regulations will still affect British couples with property abroad. Nicole Gallop Mildon and Álvaro Aznar Azcárate explain

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    Feature

    One of a kind

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    A distinctive personal brand helps you to stand out in the minds and hearts of your target audience. Rachel Brushfield explains what a personal brand is, why you need one, and how to think about your own

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    The road to recovery

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Stephanie Kaye provides a guide to improving the recovery of your legal costs in the Court of Protection