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NewsVulnerable patients at risk under new Mental Capacity Act
300,000 vulnerable people will see their rights stripped back every year by imminent changes to the Mental Capacity Act, the Law Society has said.
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FAQParagon International Insurance Brokers Ltd
Paragon is the Leadership and Management Section supporter.
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FeatureIn the JLD’s opinion
Every month, the Law Society Gazette publishes an article written by a member of the Junior Lawyers Division.
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VideosWebinar: COFA update 2019 (OnDemand)
This webinar will explore the challenges facing many sectors and what strategies can be adopted for law firm survival.
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FeatureSRA Price and Transparency Rules - the impact so far
Iain Miller, partner at Kingsley Napley, considers the impact of the SRA’s price transparency requirements.
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FeatureAccounts Rules 2019 - the key changes
Andrew Allen looks at the anticipated changes to the Accounts Rules.
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NewsExcellence Awards 2019: find out about all the law firm management awards
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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NewsLeO rolls out new approach to complaints
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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FeatureHow to find your ideal banking partner and make the move
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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FeatureInvesting in innovation: a strategic imperative in uncertain times?
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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NewsLaw Society updates Code for Completion by Post
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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NewsCLLS updates commercial development management agreement
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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Event
Small Firms committee vacancies
The Small Firms Division is looking for new members to join our Small Firms committee.
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VideosWebinar: Cybersecurity and fraud awareness 2019 (OnDemand)
This webinar covers the main threats facing law firms from cyber and fraud attacks.
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OpinionSpeaking from experience
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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FeatureSo you claim
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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FeatureFraud buster
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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FeatureWriting wrongs
Daphne Perry offers some simple writing techniques to improve client service and business returns
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FeatureBack to basics: Welfare deputyships
Sheree Green reviews the basics on welfare deputyships, and looks at why so few have been appointed
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FeatureProtect and serve
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