Practice management – Page 6
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Technology: how to get the most out of what you’ve got
Key takeaways from a panel session at the Law Society's Technology Conference.
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Roundtable: From high street to cloud
Some small law firms are at risk as the pandemic continues to bite. But others are planning for a bright future, using lessons they have learned in lockdown.
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Press SEND
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal is a thorn in the side of local councils. Campaigners and disability charities are determined to keep it that way.
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Widening the net
Many legal employers are working hard to improve the profession’s record in diversity and inclusion. But as Maria Shahid discovers at a virtual conference, much more needs to be done to overhaul recruitment processes and expand the talent pool.
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What to consider when designing an agile work policy
It is important that policies are both suitable and accommodating for a diverse staff base and benefit business in tandem.
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What have law firms learned as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Glyn Morris, CEO of the Legal Software Suppliers Association, discusses some of the issues affecting firms arising from coronavirus.
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Lockdown: Protect and survive
When Covid-19 is brought under control, what will the business of law have learned about ways of working and the profession’s resilience? Eduardo Reyes reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion.
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PII: Renewal or run-off?
If you have serious concerns about the viability of your business, then now might be the most sensible time to close.
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If you have a 1 October PII renewal date, act now
Chair of the Law Society’s Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee issues an important warning to solicitors.
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Transforming firm culture
Guardians programme helps organisations go further in commitments to creating a safe and secure working environment.
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Alternative legal services provider
Excited by the business of law rather than black letter law? Then go and work for an ASLP. Katharine Freeland reports.
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Burning Bridges: restrictive covenants and LLPs
For many years, partnership advisers have questioned the applicability to LLP members of the general principle in Bridge v Deacons [1984] that onerous restrictive covenants are more likely to be enforceable against partners.
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'Well, being kind is the key ingredient to business success…'
Mental health and wellbeing should be part of the DNA of the business, the structure and the culture.
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Protecting your firm from partner departures
Retention of talent must not slip down list of priorities as we emerge from the crisis.
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Post-lockdown business checklist for law firms
From identifying competitive advantages to investing in an internal communication strategy: 10 steps to take after lockdown.
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Confidentiality in the Covid-19 era
Practical tips to help law firm leaders alleviate client concerns whilst ensuring productivity is maintained.