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FeatureLack of integrity
Nigel West rounds up decisions on integrity, appeals and conflicts of interest.
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NewsLaw Society welcomes u-turn on probate fees hike
On 12 October, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland announced that the proposals to increase probate fees will be withdrawn. The news was welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales, which ran a campaign to stop the fee hike
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FeatureMistakes and money-laundering
Lesley King comments on a case where a trust beneficiary’s right to income was rescinded on the basis of mistake, and on the government’s consultation on implementing the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive.
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AnalysisScarle v Scarle: High Court upholds commorientes rule
Roman Kubiak and Oliver Black take a closer look at Scarle v Scarle, in which it was unclear which of a couple had died first and where the High Court recently upheld the commorientes rule.
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FeatureThe new Commercial Service Charge Code
Ben Tarrant and Mary Rose Millin revist the key changes to the Commercial Service Charge Code.
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EventAbuse of dominance – recent developments in the UK and Europe (OnDemand)
This seminar was recorded on the 3 December 2019.
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FeatureIRLSR interim report – a summary
James Woolf summarises the interim report of the Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation.
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EventCompetition litigation law challenging transaction chains (8 October 2019)
Join us on 8 October at the Law Society for a seminar reviewing the recent key competition litigation damages.
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EventPodcast: vertical agreements: the digital dimension and risks
This 20-minute podcast gives a brief practical overview of EU competition law concerning the e-commerce aspects of vertical agreements.
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FeatureThe big three
What lessons can law firms learn from three of 2019’s top cybersecurity attacks? John Clarke considers
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FeatureFighting fit
The one thing that seems certain in the legal sector is uncertainty. So how can law firm leaders ensure their firms are fit for the future, when they don’t know what that future might be? Andrew Hedley offers a practical approach
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FeatureBright young things
Sarah Sargent offers an associate’s view of succession planning through working with and supporting the millennials in your business
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FeatureMixing it up
Do you know how to influence a potential client’s decision-making process so they choose you over a competitor? Neil Quantick looks at what law firms can learn from two key marketing theories: the buyer decision process and the marketing mix
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FeaturePick and choose
In the second of a two-part series on innovation, Katherine Thomas looks at which areas of your business might be ripe for innovation
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FeatureMovers and shakers
How do you know when it’s the right time to change your office space? What should you consider when fitting out a new space? What changes in working practices might result? Philippa Dempster looks at how her firm made the move
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FeatureGroup action
Duncan Wood talks to Brian Cullen, CEO of north-west law firm the Jackson Lees Group, about rebranding, its ambitious expansion programme, and change management
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FeatureWorth your while
In the first of a two-part series on self-worth, John Niland explains what it is, why it is essential to your success and happiness, and how to cultivate it through a few simple exercises
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FeatureSafe space
A recent survey has revealed the extent of bullying and harassment in the legal sector. Lucy Trevelyan looks at the role of culture and leadership, and how firms can prevent bullying and harassment, and deal with complaints if they do occur
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FeatureState of independence
The SRA introduces a new ‘freelance solicitor’ model next month, allowing solicitors to provide legal services on a freelance basis. But how will the model work in practice, and could it be for you? Marzena Lipman takes a closer look