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Family Law
Free Webinar! What hair really tells us: science over stereotypes
Join Cansford Labs’ Amy Duda as she busts myths on drug detection in hair, from passive smoke to melanin, in this evidence-led webinar.
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Digital Marketing
User Testing Benefits for Law Firms
In this article, Chris Lucarelli of Cal Partners explores how user and usability testing can give law firms a competitive edge by enhancing digital client experience.
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Leadership skills
Breaking Down Silos: The Competitive Edge of Collaborative Legal Practice
In this article, Katie da Gama explores how collaborative legal practice in shared purpose, psychological safety, and client-focused teamwork offers a competitive edge.
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Mental Health
Is your workplace toxic? How employers can shield you from stress
Workplace stress can lead to serious mental and physical health consequences, affecting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. In this article, Jessica Rowson of Oakwood Solicitors outlines the legal responsibilities employers have to protect staff from occupational stress, common causes of stress at work, and what employees can do if they feel unsupported.
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Mental Health
Stepping Up Without Burning Out: A Real Story from Legal Life
This is Hannah’s story, a high-performing lawyer close to burnout who found confidence and balance through tailored coaching with Vikki Pratley. By redefining success, setting boundaries, and making small changes, she learned to thrive in her career without sacrificing her wellbeing. In this powerful article, Vikki shares how targeted support can help legal professionals work smarter not harder.
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Mental Health
Introducing our internal community
In this Mental Health Awareness Week piece, Satpal Kaur Thompson explores the idea of an ‘inner community, the different parts of ourselves shaped by experience and how recognising, understanding, and integrating these parts can lead to greater self-awareness, reduced internal conflict, and improved mental wellbeing.
The Advantages Of A Discretionary Mutual
David Gudopp, Head of Risk Transfer and Mitigation, discusses the unique benefits of discretionary mutuals for communities, associations and group companies, identifying how these mutuals offer cost savings, tax benefits, and flexible coverage options.
LGBTQ+ in the UK: A Journey Towards Equality
Chronicle Law is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the legal sector. By collaborating with professionals and organisations to advocate these values, we aim to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.
The SAM Club help Irish forestry firm Coillte save over €40k in licensing costs
The SAM Club was recommended to Coillte by Software Recycling due to its proven and demonstrable expertise in Microsoft licensing strategies.
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.
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