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Could the NHS Reduce the Occurrence of Serious Incidents?

18th May 2018
The NHS is a health system that prides itself on transparency and even quotes itself as “on the journey to becoming one of the safest and most transparent healthcare systems in the world” in its Five Year Forward View. Below Jason Brady, Head of Blackwater Law, discusses the NHS’ influence on serious incidents. Yet research published […]
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The Top 3 Digital Solutions for the Legal Sector

17th May 2018
Improving business efficiency is a top priority for most businesses, especially for those who have a heavy reliance on paper-based processes. Adrian Rumble, Managing Director of Ben Johnson explains for Lawyer Monthly how legal firms can address these challenges. The legal sector is inundated with paperwork, leading to significant amounts of time being spent on […]
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Start-Up To Scale-Up: 5 Key Ways To Support Clients Seeking US Investment

17th May 2018
Recent research from Penningtons Manches reveals that British tech companies are enjoying unprecedented investment from West Coast-based US firms – last year, 74 deals contributed a total value of £1.08bn, the first time Silicon Valley investment into the UK has broken the billion-pound mark. This week Lawyer monthly benefits from top insight from James Klein, […]
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Is Divorce Law About to Change Forever? Can Lawyers Cope?

16th May 2018
In light of the news that Baroness Hale of Richmond has called for the introduction of no-fault divorce. Below Henry Hood, Head of the Family Law Department at Hunters Solicitors, talks to lawyer Monthly about the potential implications surrounding the issue of no-fault divorce. The ‘Owens v Owens’ case is due for a hearing with […]
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Does Your Firm Keep You Engaged Enough?

16th May 2018
As part of our Legal Ladder section, experts at Mint Central discuss the efforts of law firms to keep staff engaged. According to a recent survey by human resource firm Investors in People, one in four employees feel unhappy at work. Paul Devoy, chief executive of Investors for People, sees it as vital that employers […]
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False NHS Contracts Will Lead to Patient Safety Risk

15th May 2018
Almost all (98%) of independent healthcare professionals would consider seeking work outside the NHS in response to a real-terms pay cut caused by blanket IR35 tax reforms, a survey has found. The research by the Independent Health Professionals' Association (IHPA), questioned 537 independent healthcare staff on a range of issues affecting their working lives. A further 70% said they […]
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Could Siblings Win the Fight to Mitigate Inheritance Tax Bills?

15th May 2018
Calls by siblings for changes to the law to help them avoid potentially crippling inheritance tax bills continue fall on deaf ears, says private client consultant Carol Cummins from Clarke Willmott LLP. Carol says people who live together in long-term, financially inter-dependent partnerships with a sibling or other blood relations remain unable to claim exemption […]
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Mental Health a Boardroom Priority for Legal Professionals

14th May 2018
Mental health has become a boardroom priority for nearly two-thirds (63%) of firms providing professional services in law, according to new research from Bupa. For over a quarter (28%) of businesses in this sector, mental health is now a bigger issue among employees than physical illness. The research comes as demand for mental health treatment […]
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‘Wait and See’: Law Firms Risk High VAT Bill

14th May 2018
Given the increased interest in tax activities in the legal sector, Martin Ramsey, Partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, believes firms must review their VAT affairs now, rather than bury their heads in the sand and wait for inspectors to come knocking. HMRC’s spotlight on the legal sector has resulted in several high profile legislative changes, […]
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Former Twitter CEO on Social Media Regulation

14th May 2018
Dick Costolo, who served as Twitter's CEO from 2010 to 2015, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the challenges Silicon Valley faces, including election meddling on social media platforms and regulation.
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