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FeatureThe green light
From April 2018, new regulations will make it significantly harder for landlords to rent property with an energy efficiency rating below ‘E’. Warren Gordon looks at the lease drafting implications, and potential exemptions from the new requirements
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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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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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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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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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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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FeatureGDPR: I’ll try to keep it brief
You’re probably heartily sick of hearing about the GDPR, but it is undeniably relevant to trustees and personal representatives (PRs). Lesley King takes a closer look at some of the implications for private client practitioners.
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AnalysisPayne in the probate: witness signatures and unauthorised withdrawals
This month Roman Kubiak looks at an appeal where a will was upheld despite lacking witness signatures and a case where an attorney has been ordered to account for unauthorised payments from their father’s estate.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: How to find precedents for contentious probate
The Law Society Library provides guidance on contentious probate (Larke v Nugus) and where precedents and guidance can be found.
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AnalysisWho pays for a property fraud? Determining liability post P&P and Dreamvar
Jennifer Meech outlines the facts of the recent high profile Dreamvar and P&P appeals