Let's write-off write-offs
Firms must understand how to scope and price work efficiently to reduce amount of money written off and maximise profitability.
Law Society spotlight: December's Council meeting
Council met at Chancery Lane for the last time in 2018 on 5 December.
Happy anniversary?
Seven decades on, is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights a ‘shining beacon’ or a monument to governmental hypocrisy? Eduardo Reyes reports
Second republic
Taiwan is looking beyond China to develop wider business links – and this could be good news for UK law firms specialising in international trade. Marialuisa Taddia reports
Decisions and SRA interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal)
Decisions and SRA interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal)
Parental alienation
Dealing with accusations that one parent has ‘turned’ the mind of a child against the other.
Top tips to treat the team at Christmas
Katharine Freeland asks lawyers for the best ways to reward hard‑working colleagues
Law Society spotlight: Building a trusted community
Revamping the Conveyancing Quality Scheme will drive continuous improvement in best practice, client service and practice management
How to: work part-time
Part-time lawyers have long been seen as lacking commitment to their careers and to their clients. But that hackneyed view is changing, reports Marialuisa Taddia
Your guide to avoiding the most common data breaches
István Lám, CEO and founder of Tresorit, explains how law firms can avoid the most common type of data breaches resulting from human error.
Insight: Tenant endorsements
The majority of title insurance policies are geared towards protecting property owners. Here we look at cover that is aimed at protecting the interests of tenants.
Insight: Building houses and saving the countryside
Simon Hewitt of First Title Insurance plc looks at the idea of a fundamental shift in approach offered by Shaun Spiers, executive director of the Green Alliance.
Insight: Chelsea F.C. a footbridge too far
Robert Kelly of Stewart Title looks at ways in which developers can deal with potential rights of light claims.
Insight: The benefits of private banking
In an increasingly automated world, Alastair Hazell of Hampden & Co describes how private banking can offer the benefits of a more personal service to both legal professionals and their clients.
Insight: Timing is everything in the PII market today
Despite the end of the traditional renewal date timing still matters, says Lockton’s Brian Boehmer.
Insight: Will Parliament draw a line under boundary disputes?
New bill could resolve expensive problem, says Stewart Title’s Robert Kelly
