All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 27
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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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Opinion
Reluctant home workers will despair at Johnson’s second lockdown
Many lawyers have embraced their return to the office. Their morale will plunge from this latest reversal.
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News
Thrings begins redundancy consultation
Law firm chief says legal sector not immune from impact of 'well documented' political and health-related issues.
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Feature
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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News
Covid-hit law firms shed staff
Redundancy plans are revealed as lasting effect of the pandemic on solicitors and support staff becomes apparent.
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Claims boss quits weeks before financial results due
Russell Atkinson had been chief executive of NAHL since it was listed in 2014.
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Feature
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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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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News
'Eat what you kill': partners getting lion’s share of lockdown work
The average rate charged for work rose by 5% in second quarter, according to US research by Thomson Reuters.
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Opinion
Why lawyers need to master the soft sell
Essential Soft Skills for Lawyers: What They Are and How to Develop Them | Kim Tasso
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News
City firm sets 'improvement measures' to promote BAME lawyers
Action plan to champion racial equity through wellbeing and learning, community work and client engagement.
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Former BT lawyers quit DWF over office relocation plans
International firm wanted to move staff from Sheffield to Leeds.
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Extended hours: Society issues guidance for practitioners
Covid-19 operating hours pilot will begin at Liverpool Crown Court next week.
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CPS prepares for office return
Premises are being made Covid-secure for 'limited' staff based primarily around wellbeing.
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Irwin Mitchell puts 110 jobs at risk of redundancy
Firm says move to digital processes has changed requirements of the business.
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Big firms recall most furloughed staff - but job losses loom
Furloughs and freezes part 2 - Firms are braced for 'unpredictable year' despite tentative signs of recovery.
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Remote firm wooing City lawyers vows to donate profits to charity
Aria Grace Law founder says he wants to get away from people at the top making all the money.