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Journal editorial December 2022
Many solicitors are feeling cost of living pressures too, adding to workplace stress, and now is the time to ensure a supportive workplace
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Journal editorial December 2020
Employers should help people find their own best balance between home and office working; Government must recognise the urgency of the crisis in legal aid
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Make wellbeing a thing
Staff wellbeing in legal firms has to become a matter of culture, with supporting mechanisms in place
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Shape your future
Despite the uncertainty, it would benefit legal firms to think proactively about how to react to Brexit
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Seeking the positive
A bit of flexibility and imagination can achieve things this year, whether for a business in the face of Brexit or for employees to improve their work-life balance, and wellbeing
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Mergers and markets
After the Maclays-Dentons merger, what now for the independent Scottish legal firm?
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Letter: business failures
Should the Society tighten its solvency criteria?
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The year that was
The Journal employment survey reveals a gloomy outlook; how can solicitors meet clients' needs in these times?
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Letter: just pick up the phone
Clients seem to think it's easy, but should be told email is more efficient
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Letter: AFLA's positive impact
Marking the success to date of Armed Forces Legal Action
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Global connections
Despite the concerns voiced, there is little evidence to date of harm to the Scottish legal profession from the number of cross-border mergers
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Letter: Sin language?
Comment on the article "Sins of our leaders"
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Letter: AFLA appeal for the forces
Solicitors are invited to join a fee discount scheme for service personnel
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Letter: Keeping it in the family
Can anyone beat this for a family firm?
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Letter: “Times are tough”
Reply to Fiona McAllister's article in relation to trainee salaries
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Welcome the support centre
Ashurst move should be good news for the Scottish market
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Letter: Checklists - a strong history
Value consistently proved in different contexts
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Austin's angle: jump before you're prodded
Being proactive is key to client confidence - and revenue
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Austin's angle: front of house
Austin Lafferty shines a light an often overlooked cornerstone of the successful practice
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Austin's angle: your file as lifejacket
There are many reasons for making sure files are complete. Most of them potentially involve professional survival
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Austin's angle: the ledger
The necessary chore of looking after the clients' account
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Austin's angle: set digital dictation machine to stun
The relentless rise of technology – yes, but it can save you thousands
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Austin's angle: start as you mean to continue
Money laundering compliance is tedious but worth the effort
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Austin's angle: up scope
Keep yourself out of trouble with a proper scoping exercise up front