All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 76
-
Opinion
More woe at the Co-op – whither legal services?
What could the mutual’s troubles mean for the poster child of alternative business structures?
-
News
Merger rush presents new risks, says SRA report
Legal profession is shrinking at a rapid pace in the face of competitive pressures, regulator reports.
-
News
Churn hits bottom line
Staff turnover in the legal sector could be costing UK firms up to £805m a year, according to research from income insurance firm Unum. The average cost of replacing a legal sector employee is £39,887, the research found.
-
News
HMRC sticks to timetable for partnership tax changes
New rules to come in to force in April, despite protests.
-
Feature
Unrated insurers: the wrong questions
Imposing a rating requirement is a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Should we review the scope of cover from the ground up?
-
News
News focus: Manchester’s legal world
What’s going on in Manchester? The regional powerhouse is enduring an unprecedented realignment which has seen a string of long-established names disappear.
-
News
Flood misery hits law firms
Some members of staff took three hours to get into work instead of 20 minutes.
-
News
Council ABS plan aims to take fight to outsourcers
Lambeth legal chief says councils are under pressure to innovate in the face of back-office services being outsourced.
-
Feature
Costs: knowing your client
If solicitors fail to carry out adequate due diligence on clients, costs could be wasted in many ways.
-
News
Former Connect2Law chief to lead new franchise
Business model will seek to repeat successes of Pannone division.
-
Opinion
Hideously diverse?
The identity politics ‘industry’ can be shrill and irritating, but surely the SRA is right to find out how the profession is comprised.
-
Feature
How To: run an alumni network
A growing number of law firms want to stay in touch with people who move on. What are the reasons why and how can you reconnect?
-
News
‘Agile working’ the key to future legal sector
Report predicts radical changes to the way lawyers and law firms work in future.
-
Opinion
Let the good times roll (in-house)
GCs will look to find ways to live with, and thrive in, a complex international environment.
-
Feature
Motivation and resilience
Lawyers will be happier and healthier in the long-term if they are motivated in the right way.
-
News
Firm goes online to take on US document brands
Service promises to answer legal queries using qualified professionals for as little as £5.
-
News
Partnership tax needs simplification, says review
Review of partnerships tax proposes simpler rules and 'a more supportive and constructive approach' by authorities.
-
Feature
Riding the storm
Smaller firms that identify themselves early and take professional advice when struggling will have a better chance of survival.