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NewsChanges to your website and e-newsletters
This summer, we are making changes to the Risk and Compliance Service website and e-newsletters
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NewsMHCLG consults on repeal of section 21
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation on implementing the government’s decision to remove Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 and improving section 8 eviction grounds
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VideosWebinar: SRA Standards and Regulations (OnDemand)
Pearl Moses gives an overview of the practical challenges and opportunities facing compliance professionals.
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VideosWebinar: International data transfer (OnDemand)
This webinar explains the movement of personal data across systems, networks and borders.
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EventCivil Litigation Section spring conference (London, 1 May 2019)
This year’s inclusive conference was held on Wednesday 1 May (2pm to 6.30pm) at the Law Society, London. A transcription of the event is available for Civil Litigation Section Members - the transcript was prepared by the event sponsors, Auscript.
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VideosWebinar: Risk update 2019 (OnDemand)
This webinar is for those who are responsible for risk and compliance in their firm, whether they are COLP or those who assist the COLP.
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EventWebinar: vertical agreements: the digital dimension and risks (OnDemand)
This webinar gives a practical overview of the EU regime for the e-commerce aspects of vertical agreements.
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NewsLaw Society welcomes report on the regulation of property agents
The Law Society has welcomed the Regulation of Property Agents: Working Group’s recommendation that property agencies should be regulated
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NewsNew Conveyancing Protocol published
We have published the 2019 edition of our Conveyancing Protocol, which will take effect from 19 August
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VideosDealing with a freelance solicitor
Pearl talks to Iain Miller about what you need to consider if you’re acting against a freelance solicitor.
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VideosFreelance solicitors - what you need to know
Pearl talks to Paul Bennett about the limitations and the opportunities of ‘going freelance’.
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FeatureThe revised Code for Completion by Post – what’s changed?
Carl Brewin provides a personal perspective on some of the key changes in the revised code, and what they mean for both buyers’ and sellers’ solicitors
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NewsPenalised for putting things right
Law firms may no longer be able to correct mistakes at their own expense but will instead have to insist that clients take independent legal advice – according to a recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decision (Howell-Jones LLP (11846-2018)).
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FeatureScale model
Law firms outside the top 50 are the new ‘squeezed middle’. The burden of regulation is increasing, key practice areas are being commoditised, and closing is complicated and expensive. That’s where consolidators can come in. Mark Briegal and Nigel Haddon explain
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FeatureOutside the box
What are the benefits to a law firm of non-executive directors? Helen Goatley outlines why her firm chose this route, and two of the firm’s non-execs provide a personal perspective
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FeatureImpaired vision
Unconscious bias in a business can impair good decision-making. Dr Zara Whysall looks at its impact on decisions about appointing and promoting leaders, and how law firms can minimise unconscious biases
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FeatureBroader horizons
Are you considering retirement, or just feeling dissatisfied with a career only as a solicitor, and thinking about exploring other opportunities? Rachel Brushfield looks at some of the different career options open to senior solicitors
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FeatureRaising your game
From partner capital calls to public listing, there are many options for law firms looking to raise capital for growth and investment. Zulon Begum looks at the challenges and benefits of each approach
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FeatureBe prepared
The new SRA Accounts Rules will come into force on 25 November 2019. Rosy Rourke of Armstrong Watson outlines the changes, and what law firms should be doing now to prepare
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FeatureBetter by design
Legal design helps make the law easier to understand for its intended audience. It is also a growing trend, in everything from employment contracts to privacy policies. Emily Allbon and Dr Matthew Terrell look at how it is being used in practice, and how it can help both clients and ...