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Why Are Auditors In Such Short Supply?

12th March 2018
Significant changes to the audit profession in recent years mean that the industry is facing a recruitment crisis. Whereas audit used to be considered a core skill for a career in accountancy, factors such as increased audit thresholds and greater scrutiny from regulators are making it a less attractive career path for high-quality candidates. This […]
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The Top 10 Movie Lawyers of All Time

12th March 2018
You can handle the truth, can't you? Join www.WatchMojo.com as they count down their picks for the top 10 movie lawyers.
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Government to Gain ‘Big Brother’ Powers Under New Data Laws

9th March 2018
A Bill designed to give citizens more control over their data could end up stripping back the fundamental British right to confidential legal advice, the Bar has warned. As MPs gather on Monday for the Second Reading of the Data Protection Bill, Chair of the Bar Andrew Walker QC said: “The Data Protection Bill will […]
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Government Paves the Way for Digital Conveyancing

9th March 2018
With the step by step digitisation of all departments, the government is now set to introduce digital conveyancing to the property sphere. Below Lawyer Monthly hears from Peter Robinson, Partner at Hunters Solicitors, on the process, how things are currently run, and the potential impact and challenges to be faced. Presently, the vast majority of […]
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From Wooing to Suing: How Sexual Harassment Could Land Your Law Firm in Hot Water

8th March 2018
Sexual harassment has been the one topic consistently plastered over the papers and social media platforms in recent months. It seems that everyone has either had their own unpleasant brush with it or at least knows someone who has. But what has become apparent is that many wholly misunderstand what actually constitutes sexual harassment. What […]
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‘McMafia’ Criminals Are Targeting Solicitors in Property Buys

8th March 2018
Solicitors are being targeted by organised criminals during property purchases as it emerged red flags over home transactions surged 66% in two years, according to anti-money laundering and big data specialists Fortytwo Data. Staggeringly, nearly four in ten (37%) of all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) across the entire legal sector relate to either residential or […]
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#WednesdayWisdom: Why Do Barristers Use Pink Ribbon to Tie Up Their Work?

7th March 2018
Bringing Lawyer Monthly its monthly #WednesdayWisdom, Family Practice Manager at One Pump Court Scott Haley explains why barristers use pink ribbons to tie up their work. Historically, instructions presented to a barrister from a solicitor, known as a brief, are folded in a particular way, and secured with a delicate pink ribbon or tape. This […]
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Banning ‘Gazumping’ Won’t Stop Buyers and Sellers Behaving Badly

7th March 2018
Towards the end of 2017, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid announced plans to make buying and selling homes ‘cheaper, faster and less stressful’. Amongst his proposals was to clamp down on ‘gazumping’ which sees a buyer lose out on a property at the last minute after a higher offer is […]
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FCA Says Employees Can’t Use Their Own Devices for Work, So Now What?

7th March 2018
Most employers allow their workers to use their own devices for company operations purposes, the most common being sending emails when they’re not in the office. However, new FCA rules now prohibit the use of own devices in the financial sector. Daren Howell, Solutions Marketing Manager at Sungard Availability Services, explains more below. Barely into […]
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Here’s How the Legal Industry Can Benefit from Managed Print Services

6th March 2018
Practically every task that takes place in the legal industry utilises paper. From deeds and contracts, to wills, leases, agreements, and litigations - the list of paper files that are necessary for the success of any task in this document intensive industry is endless. Mark Bailey is the Managing Director of EBM Managed Services, and […]
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