Test – Page 21

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    Own goals

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Employee-owned law firms are on the rise. Christian Wilson looks at why this is, and the opportunities and risks involved

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    Culture club

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    How do you create an effective business development culture? Douglas McPherson offers some steps for success

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    Open to all

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    FBC Manby Bowdler is at the forefront of moves to open a career in law to people from all backgrounds. Charlotte Clode explains why the award-winning firm is so committed to breaking down barriers

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    Peace of mind

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Slater and Stuart Munro discuss the importance of a psychologically safe workplace

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    Final thoughts…

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    As he prepares to step down as chair of the Leadership and Management Section committee, Paul Bennett reflects on what he’s learned during his three-and-a-half-year tenure

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    Challenges in sanctions compliance

    2024-10-30T11:36:00Z Partner content

    Katarina Pranjic of Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions looks at the challenges of managing sanctions risks, and provides some top tips for keeping on top of the changes

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    Morris v Morris and the issue of assisted dying

    2024-10-28T10:44:00Z

    Rajinder Rai looks into the recent judgment in Morris v Morris 

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    Competition law developments with Emeritus Professor Richard Whish

    2024-10-23T11:07:00Z

    This seminar covered the key developments in EU and UK competition legislation and cases in 2024.

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    Member talk: estate planning and administration

    2024-10-15T10:26:00Z

    Identify the key considerations and processes to meet the needs of clients when it comes to administering and distributing their assets after death. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Private Client Solicitors Section members, is delivered by experts to support you in giving the best possible legal advice to ...

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    SLAPP down

    2024-10-15T09:20:00Z

    Rebecca Atkinson outlines what SLAPPs are and looks at why their use by firms is on the SRA’s radar

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    Call of duty

    2024-10-15T09:11:00Z

    Paul Bennett discusses new obligations around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace

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    Beast of burden

    2024-10-14T12:15:00Z

    Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments

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    Under investigation

    2024-10-14T10:56:00Z

    Susanna Heley outlines what to expect when the SRA decides to investigate or take disciplinary action

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    Held to account

    2024-10-14T10:42:00Z

    Andy Donovan appeared on the BBC recently and was asked to explain to the viewing public how so much client money could go missing. He outlines his personal response here

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    Act of intelligence

    2024-10-11T12:24:00Z

    There has been a lot of media coverage about the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence, and the speed of its development. Jessica Clay and Lauren Chalker consider the challenges of regulation and whether it is keeping pace

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    A question of competence

    2024-10-11T12:14:00Z

    The SRA recently published its second annual assessment of continuing competence for 2024. Melissa Hardee considers the findings

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    Member Talk: Basics of easements

    2024-10-02T15:26:00Z

    Understand what positive and negative easements are and what an appurtenant right is. 

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    The future of mediation: voluntary or compulsory

    2024-10-02T09:13:00Z

    Rajinder Rai looks at the latest government changes around mandatory mediation

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    The Competition Section Annual D&I Reception (Tues 1 October 2024, 18:00 – 20:30)

    2024-10-01T13:59:00Z

    The Law Society Competition Section Advisory Committee held a panel discussion on the topic of diversity and inclusion in Competition law, hosted by Hogan Lovells, on Tuesday 1 October 2024.

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    Member Talk: Distribution of the Estate – Part 1: Tax Considerations

    2024-10-01T10:14:00Z

    Understand the tax considerations when dealing with the distribution of the estate. Speakers share top tips on IHT, capital gains and income tax.