All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 28
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NewsIn focus: Making the most of HMCTS data
In the landmark report Digital Justice, HMCTS was urged to improve the collection and sharing of data to enhance access to justice. But progress is ‘disappointingly slow’
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NewsCity firms repay furlough cash, but more job cuts loom
City firms are beginning to pay back the money they received under the government’s job retention scheme in the light of stronger financial performance than forecast.
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NewsNews focus: What explains a spate of law firm mergers?
Against a background of Covid-19, merger activity this year is not seen as a last resort.
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OpinionWhat's your USP in the race to keep clients?
Business Development: A Practical Handbook for Lawyers, Second Edition | Consulting editor(s): Stephen Revell, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on behalf of the International Bar Association
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NewsRacism driving out black solicitors at top firms, SRA hears
Recruitment leader suggests firms could hold back pay increases for supervisors who lose black recruits.
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FeatureTechnology: 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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NewsSlater and Gordon chief: 'We don't really want to be a law firm'
David Whitmore tells the Gazette that growth will be ‘more strategic’ as technology takes centre stage.
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FeatureRoundtable: 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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FeaturePress 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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FeatureWidening 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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OpinionReluctant 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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NewsThrings 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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FeatureWhat 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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FeatureWhat 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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NewsCovid-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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NewsClaims 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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FeaturePII: 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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FeatureLockdown: 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.