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SME Law • 11 April 2023 • ByAnnie HaggarLaw firms: Trusted advisers or weak link?

Last week’s cyber attack on a law firm representing Uber is a reminder that law firms are very much part of the...

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SME Law • 05 April 2023 • ByMark O’ConnorSon, be a lawyer

I am retiring after 42 years of legal practice. Here are some hopefully helpful words to impart upon my younger...

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SME Law • 30 March 2023 • ByRolf HowardToo many lawyers retire without advantageous exit plans in place,...

Too many lawyers retire without advantageous exit plans in place, leaving a substantial amount of value on the table,...

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SME Law • 30 March 2023 • ByHugh PowellLeg ropes in the line-up — are we looking after one another?

Common sense comes down to a simple risk-reward analysis, writes Hugh Powell.

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Big Law • 22 March 2023 • ByLiam HennessyChatGPT is an opportunity, not a threat

Lawyers who strategically, carefully and sensibly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advantages...

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SME Law • 21 March 2023 • ByKimia ZareiMoving towards equity in the workplace

While equality and equity are both important values, they have different implications in legal workplaces, writes Kimia...

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SME Law • 10 March 2023 • ByGerard PetersenThe real cost to partners of poor money management

Money plays a significant role in the legal profession, influencing career and life decisions. Attitudes towards money...

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SME Law • 09 March 2023 • BySchellie-Jayne PriceWhy your firm needs an AI use policy

The future may already be here. If not, it is rapidly approaching. As such, having policies in place is paramount,...

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SME Law • 08 March 2023 • ByJustine AubinWorking parents are an asset in law, not a liability

International Women’s Day is upon us, and it is as important as ever to highlight the need for flexible workplace...

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Careers • 03 March 2023 • ByKelly PhelpsIt’s not always kind to be nice

Any difficult conversation can be an opportunity to build a relationship based on trust and mutual respect if the...

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