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Allianz v Holt – bridging credit hire’s PAP gap?

28 February 2022

Holt is a welcome step in the right direction and might go some way towards finally dragging pre-action conduct in credit hire claims into the post-CPR era.


Implementing a continuous improvement mindset

25 February 2022

A continuous improvement mindset is a business culture built on the aim of implementing ongoing improvements to all elements of the business.


Disabled staff and clients deserve more from the law

23 February 2022

Accessibility is multi-faceted and means different things to different disabled people – from how someone enters and navigates a building, through to using accessible language to help inclusivity.


Preparing for PII renewal on 1 April

21 February 2022

A number of law firms now renew their professional indemnity insurance on 1 April. It also provides an indicator as to what to expect for firms renewing six months later.


The time has come for lawyers to embrace Lean Six Sigma

17 February 2022

Whilst governments and the biggest companies have used Lean Six Sigma and benefitted from it, the legal sector has lagged behind. Now it needs to understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of what it does.


The recruitment crisis – what are lawyers looking for in their next role?

15 February 2022

The legal profession post-pandemic is entirely different from the situation two years ago. The days of attracting talent with the “corner office and an excellent salary” are over.


Do estate agents and conveyancers get on yet?

11 February 2022

How can we have harmony between estate agents and conveyancers? Is the love lost between the two industries or by this year’s Valentine’s Day, will there be some amour shared?


Why data shows the OIC portal’s DIY approach isn’t working

8 February 2022

With nine in every 10 claimants still seeking representation to help them navigate the OIC portal – supposedly designed so they wouldn’t need help – it doesn’t seem to have been a success.


Sustainability – from impact investing to impact supplying

4 February 2022

What businesses need to be doing, large and small, is showing that our everyday decisions include questioning and understanding sustainability and trying to bring suppliers with us.


Helping lawyers to work from home, not live at work

31 January 2022

While hybrid working offers greater flexibility, technology has also created an ‘always on’ culture where the boundaries between work and home life disappear.

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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover

For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.


Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?

For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.


Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding

Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.


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