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FeatureHelping hands
Angela Evans reviews a new title by the Law Society on inheritance tax planning
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FeatureInheritance: the conversations we’re still not having
Although no one enjoys talking about it, there is no ‘right’ age to start planning for probate, says Steve Gauke, business development director at Ampla Finance. Here’s why the conversation should start today.
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FeatureThe active virtual supervisor: Supervision and wellbeing for junior lawyers
Adeola Adesola discusses what law firm leaders can do to ensure trainees and junior lawyers are fully supported, and properly supervised, whilst working remotely
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FeatureWhat is productivity and how can it be measured?
Eugene Farrell, mental health lead at our partner AXA, explains how productivity can be measured within law firms, and subsequently how to improve it.
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NewsImprovements to MyHMCTS for probate practitioners
HMCTS is making improvements to the online probate service. Users should submit or delete cases by 19 August, to avoid having to create a new application.
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NewsDelays to lasting power of attorney applications
The Office of the Public Guardian has warned of signifcant delays.
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OpinionMental note
Following on from recent high-profile tribunal cases involving junior lawyers, Manda Banerji looks at the role of mental health in regulatory outcomes
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FeatureSQE – ready or not?
Melissa Hardee outlines what to expect with the introduction of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination this autumn
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FeatureDoing business in the EU
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement will greatly affect the way we do business with the EU. Jessica Clay and Ilda de Sousa look at the impact on solicitors
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FeatureStrength in diversity
As firms prepare to update workplace diversity data for the SRA, Bola Gibson considers the opportunities for firms to reap the benefits of creating a diverse and inclusive office culture
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FeatureDare to compare?
The SRA is conducting a pilot scheme which aims to further improve the information available to the public when choosing a legal services provider. Pearl Moses poses some questions to Tracy Vegro on what firms might expect
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FeatureWorking progress
As we return to a more flexible model of working, Amy Bell looks at how to manage complex work patterns and remain compliant
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FeatureFree and easy?
Paul Bennett and Bronwen Still consider freelance practice, the pros and cons for those contemplating it and the extent to which it has made its mark on the legal services market
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FAQLaw Society Publishing discount
Members of the Risk and Compliance Section are entitled to 20% off all titles published by Law Society Publishing. Find out more and access your discount
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AnalysisRent suspension clauses and business lease renewals
Ben Tarrant considers the county court decision of WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited v Commerz Real Investmentgesellshaft MBH (April 2021), the first reported case looking at pandemic rent suspension clauses and business lease renewals.
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FeatureGap analysis
Raphael Mokades addresses the ‘ethnicity stay gap’ – what it is, why it exists, and what can your firm do to close it
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FeatureThe right blend
Pearl Moses examines how to update your policies to fit flexible and hybrid working, as staff return to the office post-pandemic
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FeatureAll inclusive
Thom Dennis and Joanne Lockwood explain what law firms can do to support the inclusion of transgender and non-binary employees