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VideosInclusive Webinar: Data obligations for law firms (OnDemand)
Peter Wright outlines what you need to do to keep up with the requirements of the GDPR and the new Data Protection Act 2018.
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OpinionA weather eye
Ann Harrison took over as chair of the Law Management Section in February 2018. Snowed in by the Beast from the East, she reflects on the benefits of good management principles, and how the sector is changing
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FeatureThe bearer of good news
This year, for the first time, the Law Management Section’s Financial Benchmarking Survey report is free for all practices. And the results show continued improvements across the market. Andy Harris explains
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FeatureThe pursuit of happiness
Would you consider your firm a happy place to work? Do you think your people feel the same way? It’s too easy to focus on success, to the exclusion of happiness, says Nick Jarrett-Kerr. So how can you make your firm a great place to work?
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FeatureOpen market
Law firms have less than six weeks to ensure they comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. As part of our series of articles, Leanne Yendell explains the changes her firm has made to ensure its marketing communications comply
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FeatureTangled web
Neil Ford discusses how cybersecurity trends seen in 2017 are likely to develop in 2018, and outlines how you can affordably mitigate the threats your firm faces, while meeting increasingly complex compliance obligations
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FeatureYoung at heart
Nurturing and developing new talent isn’t just altruistic: it can bring real benefits to your business and help set both you and them up for future success. Nicola Jones explains
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FeatureChoice morsels
Barry Wilkinson reviews a recent book on how to become the firm of choice, which takes the innovative approach of presenting its lessons through a case study of a firm wanting to make radical change
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FeatureMoore is more
Diana Bentley talks to Moore Blatch managing partner Ed Whittington about the firm’s strategy for growth
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FeatureA picture of health
Financial stability is making headlines: a string of big names have declared insolvency in recent months, many after issuing profit warnings. Andrew Otterburn provides a simple guide to measuring and monitoring your firm’s financial health
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FeaturePlan ahead
The subject of succession planning is one that law firms are spending a lot of time considering, so just be aware of the implications on your PII cover, writes Jake Fox
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FeatureFuture shock?
The legal press is full of stories about emerging technology, but is it really beneficial – and viable – for small to medium-sized firms? Dan Taylor believes it is, and that firms which don’t innovate now risk getting left behind
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FeatureOn the map
A third of firms say improving client experience is their top strategic priority. Client journey mapping provides a simple, structured process for delivering more consistent client service and enhancing profitability, argue Alastair Beddow and Ben Kent
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EventCompetition Section seminar: CPD for Irish Practising Certificate holders (12 June 2018)
This two-hour seminar will cover essential CPD requirements for Irish PC holders, with a particular focus on the regulatory element of Irish professional development.
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AnalysisBe reasonable: estate admin fees and financial provision for cohabitants
This month, Roman Kubiak looks at a case where beneficiaries of an estate challenged the reasonableness of fees incurred by executors in instructing two different firms, and a recent claim by an elderly cohabitee for reasonable financial provision who was awarded an outright transfer of property and capital lump sum.
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VideosWebinar: Data protection for support staff 2018 (OnDemand)
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will replace the EU Data Protection Directive and the Data Protection Act 1998, with effect from 25th May 2018, regardless of Brexit.
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VideosWebinar: SRA Accounts Rules Update 2018 (OnDemand)
The session is designed to provide an insight into the SRA Accounts Rules as they currently stand.
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FeatureSafe from harm
Law firms are an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals – and private client solicitors, who often hold data on high-net-worth clients, are obvious prey. Robert Rutherford explains how you can stay safe, and remain one step ahead of the scammers