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Event
Common pitfalls and mistakes in contentious probate litigation (Manchester)
This event took place 13 March 2024, including a welcome from Nick Emmerson, president of the Law Society.
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Economic crime update
Andrea Cohen assesses how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has put the prevention and deterrence of economic crime top of the agenda among legal businesses
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Evidence base
Demonstrating compliance, and evidencing it, is necessary in the current regulatory landscape. Peter Scott offers some practical ways to do it
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The powers that be
Automatic fines and fixed penalties for non-compliance are about to become the norm. Paul Bennett outlines the regulator’s enforcement policy, and considers what it will mean in terms of risk management in the coming year
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Getting it right
The regulator is cracking down on anti-money laundering infringements and the fines are getting larger. Amy Bell provides her top tips for making sure your firm is compliant
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Career ahead
Careers in risk and compliance are changing. Rebecca Atkinson and Daniel Chatfield outline the key trends ahead
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Penalty points
Anita Clifford discusses the continuing changes to the UK sanctions regime including what to look for and the practicalities of reporting a breach
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Sponsored by
Is the fixed costs extension putting justice at risk?
Tom Webster, chief commercial officer at Law Society partner Sentry Funding, looks at what the latest costs reforms will mean for lawyers and their clients
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News
Bar Council Networking Event for Junior Solicitors and Barristers (Thursday 29th February, London)
Register your interest now
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AI part III: Advising clients who use artificial intelligence
In the final part of her series on artificial intelligence (AI), Kelly Fermont considers the role we have as practitioners in advising clients who use AI technologies
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9 things for your risk radar in 2024
Andrea Cohen outlines what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out what should be on your risk radar in the coming year
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Taking on the ESG challenge
ESG is more than just a buzzword – it’s the way all businesses are being encouraged to operate. Neil Lloyd explains what his firm is doing to meet the latest ESG standards, and the challenges and opportunities these bring
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The benefits of specialist VAT loans
Managing cashflow and tax liability is one of the most significant hurdles for law firms. Law Society partner, STAR Professions, looks at how specialist VAT loans can help ease the burden
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Event
Financial Benchmarking Survey 2024 results roundtable (hybrid, 19 March)
This event took place on Tuesday 19 March 2024
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Opinion
Pet projects
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, wonders when we’ll all get to live in a ‘doghouse’
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What a RAACet
Gregor Woods, Antoni Hajdon and Aimie Farmer consider the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in construction and the impact it will have on the property sector
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Testing the climate
Claire Rainsford shares her perspective on opportunities for the legal and real estate sectors to translate strategy into action to tackle the climate crisis
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Safe as houses
The legislative and regulatory detail introduced to support the Building Safety Act is ever evolving. Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams provide a summary of the key changes