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FeatureWriting wrongs
Daphne Perry offers some simple writing techniques to improve client service and business returns, looking at probate cases as an example
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NewsSRA publishes residential conveyancing thematic review
The review found that most firms were fulfilling their obligations, but that there were areas for improvement, including around costs estimates, disbursements and information on leasehold
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VideosWebinar: Price transparency for COLPs (OnDemand)
This webinar will assist COLPs and other compliance colleagues through the new SRA Transparency Rules.
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FeatureSuccess story: student law firm
Sheffield Hallam University has created its own law firm, SHU Law, to offer students ‘real life work experience’ during their studies. We asked Sally Mallinson-Ayres how it will work.
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FeaturePick and choose
What’s the right option for marketing in your firm? Should you have a marketing committee or make a single partner responsible? Should you appoint internally, recruit or outsource? Sue Bramall provides her top tips
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FeatureSocial media, data protection and cybersecurity best practice
It can be a struggle to understand the nature of social media. The top 10 law firms in the UK think that cyber threats are a major concern when using social media platforms.
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VideosSocial media, data protection and cybersecurity best practice
Peter Wright and Kayleigh Leonie discuss best practice on social media and explain data and connection security.
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FeatureGood compliance: how to avoid client complaints
Michelle Garlick offers a quick guide for litigators on how to avoid complaints, focusing on what good compliance and client care look like.
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NewsLaw Society produces new podcast on online probate system and probate fees
Law Society policy adviser Emily Weidner speaks to Ian Bond about the new online probate service introduced by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and what this means for solicitors.
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EventPodcast: Online probate system - cause for grave concern?
This podcast explores the new online probate service introduced by HM Courts and Tribunals Service and what this means for solicitors.
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FeatureMy legal life: Senior Master Fontaine
We ask Senior Master Fontaine about her legal career, and learn about some of the more unusual parts of her role as the Queen’s Remembrancer.
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NewsProbate fee increase to be delayed
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the controversial probate fee increase will no longer take place on 1 April 2019.
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VideosData protection and Brexit
Pearl Moses and Jorren Knibbe look at the impact a no-deal Brexit may have on data protection compliance.
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FeatureAML crackdown?
Helena Mumdzjana updates us on professional body supervisors’ approach to money laundering.
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VideosWebinar: Reporting solicitors to the SRA (OnDemand)
This webinar on 4 July explores when you are obliged to report your concerns to the SRA.
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FeatureRisk and Compliance conference 2019
Janet Noble gives a summary of last month’s Risk and Compliance conference.
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FeatureWhat’s changing in clinical negligence litigation?
James Bell provides an update on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases, and proposed changes to fixed fees and the discount rate
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NewsCommonhold 'must earn market approval' to be viable leasehold alternative
The Law Society has responded to the Law Commission’s consultation on ‘Reinvigorating commonhold: the alternative to leasehold ownership’.
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NewsFreehold Management Enquiries form launched
Over 14 cross-industry trade and representative bodies, including the Law Society, have come together to create and endorse a new Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1)
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FeatureBrexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.