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NewsLaw Society publishes new briefing on SRA transparency rules
The new briefing will help you get a better understanding of what the changes were, why they were announced, and initial points to consider for risk and compliance within your practice.
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Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Kazakhstan: new development
Enforcement is a key issue to consider before initiating civil proceedings and arbitration, especially in jurisdictions such as Kazakhstan. In this briefing, we offer our clients insights into the recent development in this area and our view on the subject.
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FeaturePrevention and cure
Law firms have been among the many businesses affected by sexual harassment allegations in recent months. Samantha Mangwana, introduced by Alison Downie, explains how to prevent sexual harassment in a law firm, and how to handle accusations if they do occur
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OpinionAwards season
Ann Harrison looks back at the Section’s annual conference and the implementation of the GDPR, and ahead to our autumn event and the Excellence Awards ceremony
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FeatureA smaller piece of PII
Lucy Trevelyan looks at the professional indemnity insurance landscape for the years ahead. How can firms take advantage of a soft market and prepare for it hardening? What might proposed changes to minimum cover mean for the profession and clients?
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FeatureShare and share alike
Involving employees in the ownership of a business can improve performance, motivate your people, promote team spirit and cohesion, and support succession planning. Robert Postlethwaite looks at the options for law firms
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FeatureGetting away from it all
A partner retreat can help strengthen the partnership, and is a key part of the process of developing strategy and making change. Andrew Otterburn explains how to run a successful retreat
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FeatureThe Annual Conference: the highlights
The Law Management Section annual conference took place in London on 26 April. Ann Harrison, chair of the Section, provides the highlights from the panel session, and members of the committee offer their key takeaways from the day
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FeatureWorth every penny
Lawyers are not good at charging their true worth. They take their expertise for granted. They go out of their way to deliver for clients. But if you charge your true worth, you will generate more income without having to get more clients. Vanessa Ugatti explains
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FeatureTurning over a new leaf
The Law Management Section’s Finance and Business Forum takes place this November. Simon McCrum provides a sneak peek of what he’ll be talking about in his session: why turnover is the wrong measure of a law firm’s success
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FeatureBright ideas
Clients are demanding innovation from their legal advisers, and not only in relation to technology. So how can law firms develop a culture and process which fosters innovation in an effective way? Alastair Beddow and Ben Kent explain
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FeatureMy legal life: Dominic Regan
In our new Q&A feature, we ask civil litigation professionals about their daily work and challenges.
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FeatureSRA Handbook update - what’s new?
Last week the SRA announced a series of decisions on the outcome of its Handbook reforms. Marzena Lipman, Policy Adviser, gives an overview of the changes.
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VideosNon-disclosure agreements and the SRA
Iain Miller and Pearl Moses talk about the implications of NDAs for solicitors.
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VideosInclusive webinar: Information transparency - the new requirements (OnDemand)
Find out more about how the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) new rules will affect the way you practice and promote your services to clients.
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FeatureCosts and professional negligence: ATE and third party funding
In the first of a three-part series on how to avoid professional negligence claims, PJ Kirby KC looks at where claims may arise around after-the-event insurance policies and litigation funding.
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FeatureAll fair in love, war and commerce?
Is a duty of good faith usually to be implied into ‘relational’ contracts under the law of England and Wales, asks Jonathan Haydn-Williams.
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NewsSRA gives green light to freelance solicitors
Last week, the SRA announced a series of decisions on the outcome of its Handbook reforms. Marzena Lipman, policy adviser at the Law Society, gives an overview of the changes.
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FeaturePublishing your prices - what did the SRA say?
Last week the SRA announced it would proceed with controversial proposals to require firms to publish pricing information on their websites. Michael Lonergan, policy adviser, outlines the changes announced.
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NewsFirms’ websites must show prices, SRA announces
Under new proposals confirmed by the SRA, law firms will now be required to publish the prices they charge. This will cover conveyancing, probate, motoring offences, immigration advice and the cost of bringing claims before an employment tribunal.