Achieving excellence in practice management is essential for law firms seeking to uphold the highest standards. Lexcel accreditation and other professional benchmarks serve as a framework for ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Dive into insights and guidance on maintaining these standards, including best practices and compliance strategies, to keep your firm at the forefront of legal service delivery. Designed for lawyers committed to continuous improvement, this resource provides practical advice on meeting and exceeding industry expectations. Stay competitive and efficient by exploring how to implement and leverage these benchmarks within your practice.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work for England, Scotland...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its eight-step guide for employers on preventing sexual harassment at work to reflect...
The Law Society of England and Wales has joined LawCare, the Solicitors' Charity and the Mindful Business Charter to launch the Solicitor Wellbeing...
Law360: The UK’s equal pay regime is ‘not fit for purpose’ and needs reforms that place a ‘positive obligation’ on employers to prevent unfair pay, a...
What is pro bono?Many lawyers recognise it is a privilege to be able to provide legal advice and representation and be a part of the legal system....
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...
The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firmThis Practice Note provides information about how to read and understand the financial...
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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