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Challenge Cup news   5 a side Football:   It all came down to the final deciding game between Tozers and Michelmores, both teams who had won all of their previous matches. However, it was Michelmores that continued their winning streak and won the match 7-3, making sure that they stay well and truly in the running for winning the Challenge Cup again this year. Close second came Tozers, with Pennon coming a respectable third, followed by Trowers & Hamlins in fourth and Wollen Michelmore coming fifth.   Bowling:   Next up is Bowling on Thursday 16th November at 7pm at Ten Pin Bowling Exeter! Teams of 3 cost £30 incl. VAT to include 2 rounds of bow...

How early is too early for mediation?

After reading various articles about the likelihood of compulsory mediation and observing the costs decisions that are made when mediation has not been taken up, what has become apparent is: mediation is something that is often thought about or embarked upon in the process when it is too late.   We, as Mediators have something to learn in persuading other lawyers of the positive benefits of the mediation process. I will try and assist with that below.   Mediation is not about giving up control over the outcome of your case, or compromising your client’s position.  Mediation is about taking control and determining the outcome.   Exploring, without fear...

Joined Up Compliance: Considering Forthcoming Legal and Regulatory Challenges

Joined Up Compliance: Considering Forthcoming Legal and Regulatory Challenges Tracey Calvert Oakalls Consultancy Limited tcalvert@oakallsconsultancy.co.uk www.oakallsconsultancy.co.uk   It’s important to remember that law firm compliance requires a consideration of both legal and regulatory standards and that these often overlap. Whilst we are waiting for the SRA to publish further consultations on regulatory policy changes and their review of the Handbook, law-based matters will keep compliance practitioners busy this summer. We are of course talking about the changes in anti-money laundering related legislation which no one in a compliance ro...

Emails to be avoided... by Sponsor Alchemy

Emails to be avoided... by Sponsor Alchemy   You know from our previous articles about phishing and spearphishing attacks and how staff are a firm’s weakest links. This time we’re detailing the different types of emails that might appear in your inbox – emails that can look genuine but which could well be from a cyber criminal; emails designed to infect your systems, hold your firm to ransom, prevent your business from operating (think WannaCry) and severely damage your reputation.   Emails to be wary of An email that purports to be regarding a completion certification. In a recent phishing simulation exercise this type of email was sent to all...

"Our staff have said how proud they feel to have won the award"

"Our staff have said how proud they feel to have won the award" Beviss & Beckingsale talk about winning at DASLS Legal Awards     Photo credit: Pyramid Torbay Photography We had heard about the 2016 Awards, but, as is often the way, we simply didn’t get round to preparing an application for that year. Having read about the success of those awards we thought that we should get involved this time around and gave some thought to the categories which would apply to us. Our firm is split across four offices and in recent years we have been trying to do more to bring those offices together by emphasising a set of common values. We therefore decided to en...

Nominations invited for the Society’s Main Committee

It is again the time of year when we invite members of the Society to help DASLS by seeking to join the main Committee and help with the Committee’s work.   The main Committee is at the heart of the work and decision making of the Society and also helps to co-ordinate the important work of the many Sub-Committees.  As a result membership of the main Committee can make a real difference to the Society and to the working life of solicitors across our two counties.   The Committee is made up of the Officers of the Society together with (according to the Articles) “not less than 10 or more than 40 elected members”.   In order to continue the effectiv...