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FeatureThe devil’s in the detail
Jonathon Bray provides a personal perspective on the SRA’s new rulebook, and the complexity it could create in the profession
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FeatureChecks and balances
You may think checklists are only for the newly qualified. But, as Hélène Russell explains, they can reduce human error, free you up to focus on complex legal work and save your firm time and money
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FeatureGrowing pains
No form of growth is easy, but in a competitive market, no firm can afford to rest on its laurels. Mark Briegal and Howard Hackney look at the pros and cons of the three main ways of growing your firm: merger, acquisition, and organic growth
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FeatureVirtuous cycle
IT compliance is a challenge for any business, and particularly those in the legal sector. But you can simplify and streamline the process by implementing a continuous compliance culture – and technology can help. Javid Khan explains
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FeatureThe road ahead
Members of the Law Management Section committee led sessions at a roadshow this winter to highlight the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead for law firm financial advisers and finance directors. Andrew Otterburn reports back
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FeatureLetter of the law
Reuben Glynn reviews a new title on effective leadership in small businesses
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OpinionFail to plan...
As we kick off 2019, many firms will be starting their business planning cycle for the new financial year. But is your firm’s planning as good as it could be? Ann Harrison asks some searching questions
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EventElderly and vulnerable client care conference (18 October 2019, London)
Booking is open for our elderly and vulnerable client care conference 2019, which will take place on 18 October at the Law Society in London.
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FeatureClient care - back to basics
Amanda Croxon, senior risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, takes a whistle-stop tour of your client care obligations.
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EventRisk and Compliance annual conference 2019 (London, 15 March)
Join us at Victoria Park Plaza for our tenth annual Risk and Compliance conference.
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AnalysisTake it easy: what qualifies as an easement?
Kate Andrews considers how the Supreme Court has expanded the law of easements in relation to leisure and amusement in a recent appeal decision.
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NewsThe grand scheme
The Law Society has announced the relaunch of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Changes will start taking effect from 2019. What will the changes mean in practice?
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FeatureSRA Handbook changes - an update
Marzena Lipman gives us an update on the upcoming SRA Handbook changes.
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VideosPrice transparency - is anybody ready for it?
Rebecca Atkinson talks to Pearl Moses about how Howard Kennedy LLP is dealing with the new transparency requirements.
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FeatureCrystal clear
From 6 December 2018, law firms undertaking a number of common areas of work will need to publish price- and service-related information on their websites. Sarah Brodie looks at what this could mean in practice
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FeatureYou should know better
Wayne Johnson explains how elements of the know-your-client process could be automated to reduce costs, increase productivity, free up human experts to apply their experience and judgement, and protect firms against money laundering
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FeatureParty politics
With residential extensions becoming more popular, conveyancers are more likely to encounter works authorised under the Party Wall Act 1996. Andrew Smith explains how the act works and offers some practice points
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FeatureCapital idea
The rule around exemption from capital gains tax on our homes seems simple, but actually has a number of complexities. Jim Meakin explains
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FeatureBrick by brick
Self- and custom-build are becoming increasingly common. Charlie Blagbrough argues that this development could reinject diversity into house building and supply, and explains how the lending process works in this market