All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 37
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NewsHigh street big names to create ‘conveyancing powerhouse’
McMillan Williams and Taylor Rose TTKW hope to reach merger agreement this week, Gazette understands.
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NewsCommercial firm wins breathing space from creditors with CVA
Creditors collectively owed more than £4m after 'temporary cash flow issue'.
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FeatureCrash landing
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime focused City minds on individual accountability, writes Marialuisa Taddia. But does one fine in four years suggest failure or - paradoxically - that the regime is working?
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NewsLegal aid giant absorbs another firm after partner quits to join judiciary
National firm Tuckers announces second merger this year and says it is talking to other firms.
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FeatureLegal needs: Seeking professional help
Last week saw publication of the biggest ever survey of legal needs in England and Wales, commissioned by the Law Society and umbrella regulator the Legal Services Board.
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News‘Breakdown in relationship’ behind firm holding company's administration
Administrators of Carbon Law’s parent say sufficient property is available to distribute to creditors.
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OpinionYou can’t force staff to have fun if they don’t want to
Efforts to engender a team spirit and make colleagues feel special are great, but only if it’s welcome.
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NewsDirectors banned after £1.4m investor monies used to prop up firm
Norfolk solicitors prevented from running any company after misleading investors.
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OpinionWhy are disabled people seemingly ‘unexpected’ in the legal profession?
Fairness in recruitment has been identified as a problematic area for disabled people.
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NewsWeightmans entitled to fire worker over internet browsing, tribunal rules
Former facilities assistant had brought claim for unfair dismissal against national firm.
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FeatureHow to: Tackle succession planning
Contemplating your own professional mortality can be uncomfortable, hears Marialuisa Taddia. But the rise of the ‘zombie’ law firm shows it is never too early to start thinking about what comes next.
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FeatureProtecting your funds from cybercriminals
How to handle everyday IT challenges in your legal business
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NewsFirms lacking investigation cover ‘dangerously exposed’
Research suggests many firms without enough insurance would face ruin if hauled before disciplinary tribunal.
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NewsLegal aid giant absorbs firm smothered by red tape
'It came to a point where I was doing only the compliance and regulatory side of work', criminal practitioner says.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell confirms ‘reshape’ of partner profile as dozens depart
Accounts also show healthy profits and rising income for national firm.
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OpinionAt a career crossroads? How to switch direction in the law
Career Management for Lawyers: Practical Strategies to Plan your Next Chapter | Rachel Brushfield
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NewsRedundant staff could sue ex-Stobart executive
Workers at One Legal were emailed and told the business was shutting down immediately.
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OpinionChristmas unwrapped: the top 10 books of 2019
Lawyers’ literary ambitions range across the genres, encompassing a fictional whatdunnit, a history of the Old Bailey, and an exploration of costs, says David Pickup.
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NewsRedundant former workers of reborn firm win pay battle
Fallout from collapse of Just Costs Solicitors continues with employment tribunal claims from staff laid off.
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NewsCMS lawyers add 'innovative' work to billable hours target
City firm wants to recognise the 'valuable' time it takes to turn an idea into reality.