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Sponsored byCase study
Andre Thomas gives his tips for how firms can tackle issues with recruitment of new talent
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FeatureIn the know
Paul Bennett outlines what firm leaders should be aware of when it comes to SRA expectations of staff conduct, both in and out of the workplace
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FeatureIdentity politics
Many will be familiar with when to obtain identification and verification for new clients, but if the relationship becomes a long-standing one, how often should you be monitoring this? Kate Burt explains
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FeatureAll in the mind
Elizabeth Rimmer outlines the key finding of LawCare’s Life in the Law report and explains what firm leaders can do to foster mentally healthy workplaces
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FeatureCause for complaint
The Legal Ombudsman has produced a guide to help solicitors improve their complaints handling processes. Here are their top tips.
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FeatureMaking a positive impression: best practice lessons
Bernadette Bennett, head of legal sector at Moneypenny, gives her top tips for firms on the power of a good first impression
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FeatureDriving data change
Robert Bond considers the proposals set out in a consultation on changes to data protection in the UK post-Brexit
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FeaturePrice transparency
Paul Bennett gives us a first-hand view of how his firm manages the price transparency requirements for solicitors and Alexis Hearnden outlines the requirements for the Bar
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FeatureLevelling up?
Gideon Habel and Emma Walker reflect on the disproportionate effects of regulation and share their vision of effective regulation and equitable outcomes for everyone
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FeatureWhen the levy breaks
The economic crime levy is set to be introduced for medium- and larger-sized firms later this year. Rebecca Atkinson answers some questions on the detail
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FeatureMind the gap
Frank Maher considers how the proposed cyber exclusion and the closure of Solicitors Indemnity Fund may sit outside existing professional indemnity insurance cover
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FeatureOn the agenda
Andrea Cohen outlines what’s on the regulatory horizon for the coming year and sets out what law firms and their employees can expect in 2022
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NewsProbate fee rise must reflect changes to the service
The Ministry of Justice has announced a fee increase for all users.
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NewsRemote witnessing of wills extended by two years
The government has extended the legislation to January 2024.
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FeaturePI insurance—the introduction of personal guarantees
Todd Davison, Managing Director of Purbeck Insurance, explains why personal guarantees are becoming a feature of the professional indemnity insurance market and what the partners and leaders of small and medium sized law firms and LLPs can do to mitigate the risk.
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FeatureDoes success make you happy?
Kelly Fermont explains how having your own definition of success can aid your mental wellbeing at work
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FeatureUndertaking stock
Iain Miller outlines what the recent decision of Harcus Sinclair v Your Lawyers says and considers its practical consequences
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FeatureIn working order
Ibraheem Dulmeer and Mark Loveday consider rent repayment order applications in light of a recent shift in the approach taken by tribunals
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FeaturePolicies into practice
Peter Rodd provides an update on changes to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme
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FeatureMarket forces
After a lull during lockdowns, the UK’s residential property market is seeing an upturn in most areas. However, as Lucy Trevelyan reports, the pandemic has changed the property requirements of many and may have altered the face of the market for good