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Nov 12, 2024 • 16 mins read

Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Part 3

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.

When should you change your Practice & Case Management System?

Nov 6, 2024 • 5 mins read

Business Management

When should you change your Practice & Case Management System?

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.

Nov 6, 2024 • 6 mins read

Family Law

The Role of Language and Context in Family Law Cases

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.

November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month

Nov 5, 2024 • 8 mins read

Mental Health

November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month

Statistics show that men, on average, will die four years earlier than women – and many are dying for many preventable reasons. In this article from Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors he looks at how we can encourage men to speak up and seek support– from mental health support to how to spot the signs of some physical health conditions that primarily affect men.

Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors Part 1

Nov 5, 2024 • 6 mins read

Employment Law

Robert Spicer’s Health and Safety Horrors Part 1

In the first of our new series of articles we bring you a selection of Robert Spicer’s ‘Health and Safety Horrors’ in employment law and provide a historical context of health and safety law in the UK.

Nov 5, 2024 • 2 mins read

Security

Top 200 Law Firms for Cyber Security Competence Revealed

Atlas Cloud’s recent audit of 5,140 UK law firms has identified the top 200 for cyber security competence, underscoring the sector’s vulnerability to cyber threats. Law firms that prioritize cyber security not only protect client data but also gain a competitive edge by enhancing trust and reputation. Read for more commentary on the matter from Pete Watson

Oct 31, 2024 • 5 mins read

Employment Law

Hotel faces modern slavery allegations

Tanveer Qureshi recently defended a hotel director accused of modern slavery and wage violations, leading to all charges being dropped. The case underscores the hotel industry’s risk of exploitation through supply chains and labour practices. The Modern Slavery Act requires businesses to implement strong anti-slavery measures and maintain transparent compliance protocols.

Oct 29, 2024 • 8 mins read

Legal Marketing

Let’s audit your legal website together

In this piece Olivia Fishwick of Accesspoint helps to audit your legal website and discusses points for consideration.
A new legal website may be necessary if your current site is Key elements include a modern design, fast loading speed, user-friendly navigation, and mobile responsiveness. Additionally, ensure your content is clear for clients, uses approachable language, and is SEO-optimized.

Oct 28, 2024 • 5 mins read

Wills and Probate

Professional vs Hobbyist Genealogist

Genealogy has gained significant popularity in the UK with many individuals choosing to explore their ancestry as a hobby. But there is a clear distinction between a hobbyist and a professional that offers their genealogist services to the legal sector. This article from Blanchards Inheritance outlines the key differences.

Oct 25, 2024 • 16 mins read

Mental Health

Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Part 2

This insightful article from Jamie Kelly of Y Therapy is the second in our FAQ series ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ and discusses how to deal with stress as a lawyer. It highlights the early signs of burnout, comments upon prevention techniques and looks at how as a manager you can support your team through stress and burnout.

Oct 21, 2024 • 9 mins read

Clinical Negligence

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are grateful to Oakwood Solicitors for sharing this important article with us. In this piece Jade Glover not only provides useful information about the symptoms of breast cancer but she also discusses what to do when there has been medical negligence during your treatment.

Can the DVLA disclose your data to private car parking companies?

Oct 17, 2024 • 4 mins read

Data Protection

Can the DVLA disclose your data to private car parking companies?

Ever received a hefty £100 parking fine from a private company and wondered how they got your details? The answer is simple: Yes, the DVLA can share your data with private car parking companies. In this article Kristy Gouldsmith works through the legal precedent the DVLA has to enforce fines and the ICO involvement in regulating data protection.

The role of hair strand testing in family court – a Cansford Labs case study

Oct 16, 2024 • 5 mins read

Family Law

The role of hair strand testing in family court – a Cansford Labs case study

In this case study from Cansford Laboratories look at the the critical role of hair strand testing in a recent case at the family court. Discussion highlights how the objective testing was beneficial to the case and informed the court decision.

Four reasons why law firms need Cyber Essentials

Oct 15, 2024 • 3 mins read

Data Protection

Four reasons why law firms need Cyber Essentials

In this article Pete Watson further discusses findings from Atlas Cloud’s Cyber Security study including key reasons why law firms are missing out on the benefits of being Cyber Essentials accredited.

Solicitors encouraged to help cohabiting couples at risk of inheritance issues, as new Will Aid research highlights scale of problem

Oct 10, 2024 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

Solicitors encouraged to help cohabiting couples at risk of inheritance issues, as new Will Aid research highlights scale of problem

Cohabiting couples in the UK face risks due to misconceptions about inheritance laws. Research shows 68% of couples don’t realize that without a Will, they have no automatic right to inherit their partner’s estate, even after years together or with children. Peter de Vena Franks discusses how solicitors can address this by joining the Will Aid campaign, which runs in November.

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