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NewsRICS consults on new Code for Leasing Business Premises
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched a consultation on its proposed Professional Statement: Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales 2019, 1st edition
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NewsLearning and career development: share your views
Tell us what you think of our proposals for a new learning and career development member offer – by taking part in a virtual focus group on Thursday 25 April.
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FeatureProbate fees and civil partnerships
In something of a mixed bag this month, Lesley King comments on the introduction of civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples and the latest news on probate fees.
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NewsFinancial Benchmarking Survey shows mid-sized law firms experiencing solid growth
The results of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2019 are out.
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EventReview of the Digital Competition Experts Panel report (OnDemand)
Listen to Dr Philip Marsden educational and entertaining Competition Section seminar reviewing the findings of the government’s Digital Competition Experts Panel.
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NewsSDT announces planned change to standard of proof
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has announced that it will apply to adopt the civil standard of proof when it hears cases brought by the regulator
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FeatureOnwards and upwards
Accountancy firms of all sizes are looking to build up their legal offerings. But will this challenge mid-sized law firms, or drive new ways of working together? And what effect will proposed regulatory changes have? Grania Langdon-Down investigates
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FeatureChain reaction
We’ve all heard of blockchain. But what is it, how does it work, and why does it matter? Tim Ryan provides a beginner’s guide
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FeatureBetter together
Are you looking to improve back-office functions in your firm, and do you want to achieve efficiencies while retaining management oversight? Chris Bull explains why co-sourcing could be for you
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FeatureUpping the stakes
The legal marketplace is increasingly volatile and unpredictable. Harriet Brooke looks at two of the key disruptors – millennials and artificial intelligence – and asks what leadership capabilities you need to future-proof your business
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FeatureA sneak preview
The 2019 Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey will be published very soon. In the meantime, Andy Harris , lead author of the report, gives a sneak peek at some of the key findings
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FeatureOne year on
It’s been nearly a year since the General Data Protection Regulation came into force. Frank Maher discusses the lessons he has learned since then advising law firms on the legislation
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Inside job
We all trust our partners, colleagues, employees and advisers. But law firms are often hierarchical, so we can become too reliant on certain individuals. How can we avoid ‘key person risk’? Paul Bennett considers
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FeatureHatching a plan
Alexandra Hatchman, chief operating officer at Fletchers Solicitors, has transformed her firm in less than two years, and won an Excellence Award for her innovation. Diana Bentley talks to her about her approach, and her plans for the future
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FeatureThe perfect host
If you’re upgrading, revamping or renewing your website, one key decision you need to make is how and where it should be hosted. Jacob Colton explains the options
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FeatureInformation is power
The idea of being a data-driven business can sound intimidating – something best left to PhD statisticians and data scientists. But monitoring data at your firm doesn’t need to be difficult, and it can bring real benefits. Derek Fitzpatrick explains
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