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Employment Law
Robert Spicer’s April Employment Law Case Update
Robert Spicer’s April round up of case summaries featuring unfair dismissal, discrimination and employment tribunals.
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Mental Health
Burnout in the Legal Profession: The Questions We’re Finally Starting to Ask
Burnout isn’t new in law—but talking about it is. Dr Catherine Sykes answers 3 common questions.
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Mental Health
LawCare: Let’s Talk About Gen Z
Join LawCare during Mental Health Week
for a webinar on how generational shifts are shaping the legal profession.
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Legal News
UK Supreme Court Faces Defining Moment in Car Finance Commission Case
The Supreme Court reviews a key case on car finance commissions, with £44bn at stake. A ruling could reshape transparency and industry practices
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Criminal Law
Spotlight on LMP Legal – Bringing the law to life
We are excited to feature LMP Legal in our spotlight series this April discussing the fantastic work that the firm does in the transport and logistics industry to bring the law to life.
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Industrial Disease Claims
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2025
Our colleague Liam Hill from Oakwood Solicitors shares with us a guide to asbestosis as part of efforts to raise awareness of the disease and the firms work to support victims.
Increasing prices – approaching with sensitivity
Amidst the current cost-of-living crisis, law firms must navigate price adjustments due to inflation. Here are essential tips for transparently communicating fee changes to clients during these challenging times.
Homophobic hate crime hotspots in the UK amid 462% surge in incidents
Although the world appears to be more inclusive now than ever before, figures show that the LGBT+ community still suffers from terrible hate crimes and abuse.
Building Your Legal Network: The Benefits of Referrals
With 86% of companies with a B2B referral program seeing growth, building partnerships with other businesses has never been more important.
Heir Hunters: Ethical Considerations And Best Practices
For legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of heir hunting, Blanchard’s latest article offers a fascinating insight into this unique and often misunderstood niche.
Read about how they navigate ethical considerations, ensure transparency, and uphold privacy standards to connect people with their rightful inheritance.
The importance of good reviews
Did you know that 63% of consumers check reviews before visiting a business?
Our latest TOMD article highlights the importance of Google reviews for businesses and offers practical steps to accumulate them. It covers setting up a Google Business Profile, routinely asking clients for reviews, and creating a simple guide to help clients leave feedback.
How can I use Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to Generate New Enquiries for my Law Firm
Dan Hodges from Conscious Solutions outlines essential strategies for law firms to improve their online visibility and generate new inquiries through search engine optimisation (SEO).
Dan emphasises the importance of keyword research, on-page optimisation, technical SEO, local SEO, building quality backlinks, and tracking SEO performance.
LGBTQ+ Lawyers
This insightful article by Bridget Garrood, Lawyer and LGBT+ Lawyers Division Committee Member, provides personal viewpoints, gleaned from 29 years of lived experience as a lesbian lawyer, talking to / mentoring others, plus their own curiosity and research.
Lead magnets – what are they, and how can they help you?
This article discusses the importance of using lead magnets to build an email list for client communication. A lead magnet is a valuable resource offered for free, such as a guide or checklist, in exchange for a potential client’s contact details. This strategy helps attract new clients and ensures compliance with GDPR by requiring user consent.
Cansford Labs: We’ve updated our Expert Witness Statements as directed and instructed by you
James Nutt, Cansford’s Laboratory Operations Manager has launched a new look Expert Witness Statement this month which is designed to lighten the load and simplify the reader experience for professionals attending court.
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising for Law Firms: Best Practices
In this article, Dan Hodges, Head of Account Management at Conscious Solutions, shares key digital marketing strategies for law firms, emphasising the importance of a well-designed website with SEO-optimised content as the foundation. He explains how PPC on platforms like Google and Facebook can drive immediate inquiries and offers tips for conducting a PPC audit, defining campaign goals, and performing keyword research.
Spreading the word about Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (‘FDACs’)
In his latest exclusive for Cansford, Family Law blogger John Bolch advocates for Family Drug and Alcohol Courts and discusses a Cardiff case.
How To Recover An Unclaimed Estate
Blanchards discusses the complexities and opportunities of unclaimed estates, which are assets left behind by deceased individuals without clear heirs.
Reasons for unclaimed estates include lack of estate planning, unknown heirs, legal disputes, and absence of an executor.
Creating a Winning Law Firm Social Media Strategy
Creating an effective social media strategy for your law firm doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but it requires thoughtful planning.
By following the steps outlined in Dan Hodge’s article, your law firm can successfully leverage social media to build brand awareness, engage clients, and achieve business objectives.
Nurturing Mental Health in the Legal Sector: A Guide
The founder of Chronicle Law, Brett Shaw, has written a guide on nurturing Mental Health in the Legal Sector
What are the leading causes and challenges of burnout among lawyers, and how do they differ from other high-stress professions?
Lawyers often find themselves navigating high-pressure environments, juggling demanding workloads, and striving for perfection in their profession. However, these challenges come at a cost, with burnout emerging as a prevalent issue in the legal field. From the competitive nature of law school to the long, unsociable working hours and the common traits among lawyers, various factors contribute to the heightened risk of burnout in this profession.
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