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FeatureNew excepted estates regulations
Lesley King details excepted estate regulations that come into force in the new year, and the various tax implications that they have.
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FeatureAward for success
Roman Kubiak discusses recent judgments where success fees have been awarded to a claimant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, and how “moral claims” to estates are evidenced.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: The Law Society Library gives details of sources of precedents for separation agreements
The Law Society Library maintains a database of enquiries called Common Queries. These include results from research to find forms, precedents, rules, regulations and guidance. These records can be accessed via the library catalogue.
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EventSDLT for commercial and residential property transactions update 2021 (OnDemand)
This webinar provides essential guidance if you advise and assist clients on the purchase of commercial or residential property in the UK and want a better understanding of the stamp duty land tax rules.
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FeatureAML – taking a risk-based approach
Katarina Pranjic considers how a risk-based approach to anti-money laundering works for fee-earners.
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FeatureThe softer side of law
Travelers Europe has partnered with LawCare to help law firms foster cultures that promote mental health and wellbeing. Sharon Glynn, senior development underwriter at Travelers Europe, share their tips on how to create mentally healthy workplaces
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FeatureSting in the tail
Peter Scott examines the financial issues facing firms in the long tail of the pandemic.
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FeatureCases update
Nigel West looks at two recent cases in the High Court challenging the SRA’s statutory right to serve production notices
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FeaturePlaying by the rules
Some legal services can now be provided to the public by unregulated providers, but what does this mean for the position of the consumer? Tracey Calvert considers the issues
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FeatureUnder review
Iain Miller outlines what the recent decision of Harcus Sinclair v Your Lawyers says and considers its practical consequences
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FeatureCause for complaint
Anjali Mouelhi provides some top tips on how good practice can prevent complaints from happening in the first place and from escalating when they do
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FeatureWatchful eye
Rebecca Atkinson outlines the dos and don’ts of making suspicious activity reports
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FeatureKeep connected
Adeeba Hussain shares her top tips to help firms maintain engagement with their workforce, while transitioning to a hybrid working model
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FeatureJab in the dark
Lucy Astbury examines the complexities surrounding whether firms can mandate that employees have the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the office
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FeatureMind the gap
The need for gender diversity when it comes to senior positions in law firms has been long discussed, but what are the actual barriers to women being hired or promoted into these roles? The team at Search Consultancy investigates
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FeatureTime to re-evaluate
Andre Thomas discusses the need for firms to re-evaluate their performance management processes, as our ways of working evolve post-pandemic
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FeatureLock it up
Alex Heshmaty discusses what firms should be doing to address cybersecurity threats and protect client data
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Sustainable business
Diana Bentley explores the business case for firms when it comes to embedding sustainable practices and policies into the way they operate
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FeatureGreat expectations
Bob Spence examines how client relationships have changed post-pandemic, and the key points to consider when thinking about client retention and relationship management