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Compliance is no longer about what you say. It’s about what you can demonstrate. For many law firms, compliance has become increasingly complex. There are regulatory obligations to satisfy, client requirements to meet, insurers asking tougher questions, supplier risks to manage, and an ever-growing list of cyber and operational threats to consider. At the same […]
The EFL’s decision to expel Southampton FC from the Championship play-off final for breaching its anti-spying regulations marks one of the most significant disciplinary rulings in English football. Simon Pentol KC examines the legal reasoning, the sanctions imposed and the wider implications for sporting integrity.
The Solicitors’ Charity has revealed new insights into solicitor wellbeing following conversations, surveys and interviews conducted at this year’s London Legal Walk. The findings highlight the pressures facing legal professionals, the importance of seeking support, and the practical steps that can help improve wellbeing across the profession.
When a client’s future ability to work is in dispute, vocational evidence can make all the difference. This article explains why instructing vocational rehabilitation experts early can help solicitors assess earning capacity, rehabilitation needs and realistic return-to-work prospects across personal injury, clinical negligence, employment and family law cases.
Last October 2025, The Renters Rights Act (RRA 2025) received Royal Assent and ignited one of the most revolutionary shifts the private rented sector had seen in decades. Driven by the governments pledge to “transform the experience of private renting”, the first set of provisions took effect on 27 December 2025, whilst the remaining […]
The family law marketplace has changed dramatically as more litigants represent themselves and seek alternative forms of legal support. This article explores how new services are reshaping the client journey and what the profession should expect next.
There has been several high-profile reports of historic sexual abuse crimes in the media recently. In this article Molly Frost, an Abuse Specialist Solicitor of Oakwood Solicitors, outlines how someone who has experienced historical sexual abuse, can take action with dignity and highlights the role of the team to handle matters with great sensitivity to empower the victim to seek justice for themselves.
The holiday season can be as stressful as it is joyful, especially in the demanding legal sector. In this article LawCare offers practical advice to help you disconnect, prioritise what truly matters, and set healthy boundaries. Discover tips for self-care, managing holiday chaos, and embracing the season with less stress and more joy.
This article is a taster from our legal supplier Credas of their upcoming webinar in January, you will discover the key compliance and onboarding challenges shaping the legal sector in 2025. From stricter AML regulations to AI-driven ID fraud, explore strategies to stay ahead in this evolving landscape.
In this article from our legal marketing supplier TOMD you will learn how clear, accessible content and SEO best practices can boost your website’s visibility. Discover tips for using headings, alt text, and regular updates to climb search rankings. TOMD offers expert SEO services to help legal firms attract clients online.
In this article, Callum Emmerson of Blachards comments upon the UK rise in abandoned properties. This piece discusses the factors behind this increase including; economic shifts, legal issues, and overseas investments. Emmerson also talks of possible solutions.
This article from Ashley Murray is the latest in his financial remedies update series and provides a critical analysis of the current legal landscape regarding pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. In this edition Murray traces the judicial reasoning from the landmark decision in Radmacher v Granatino [2010] to more recent interpretations, including Brack v Brack [2018], highlighting shifts in emphasis from autonomy to fairness.
In Part 2 of Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors, we bring you a selection of his reports about recent cases that highlight critical health and safety responsibilities for employers, farming industry and amusements operating in outdoor environments.
In this piece Kim Bagley of Cansford Labs talks about the benefits of their 3 working day turnaround of sample collections for family law professionals
Longer sentences won’t prevent road tragedies. Charlotte Le Maire on why change needs early education and a cultural shift on driving safety.
In this article Kristy Gouldsmith discusses the issue of consent in email marketing, how it applies in B2C and B2B email marketing and advises how you can stay compliant within PECR rules and keep your marketing on point!
In this criminal news update from Aimee Fox of Oakwood Solicitors, she reports on the recent increase in homophobic hate crime and outlines the path to claiming compensation for a victim of violent crime.
Based on client feedback, John Baxter, Managing Director of eAlliance Learning Technology Ltd provides us with a run-down of 10 key trends currently impacting SMEs regulatory compliance training.
In the third part of our ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ series in collaboration with Jamie Kelly of YTherapy, this article moves away from providing a to do list of what to provide to support employee mental health and instead focuses your attention on a three-pronged framework of safety and security in the workplace that will aid you in delivering your duty of care as an employer but also create a supportive environment for employee well being.
In this article Hong Tran of Accesspoint discussed why law firms should plan to transition from legacy PCMS, especially client-server models, as cloud solutions grow dominant. Planning ensures a move on favourable terms, avoiding forced transitions due to data access issues or rising costs. Find out how Accesspoint can help with this move.
In John Bolch’s latest exclusive blog for Cansford, Family Law blogger John Bolch examines how language and context has played its part, both good and bad in family law cases over the years.
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