Day: 14 October 2010

The case for diversity: legal profession’s white, male legacy persists – The Guardian

Posted October 14th, 2010 in equality, legal profession, minorities, news, women by sally

“This week saw the release of the Equality and Human Rights Commission report entitled How Fair is Britain. Today (13 October), at a high-level conference at Westminster University, original research examining structural inequalities in the legal services sector [pdf] will be unveiled.”

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The Guardian, 13th October 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Court of Appeal confirms limits to legal professional privilege – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 14th, 2010 in disclosure, financial advice, legal profession, news, privilege by sally

“The Court of Appeal today unanimously confirmed that legal professional privilege (LPP) only applies to qualified lawyers – solicitors and barristers. The decision was welcomed by the Law Society as giving certainty to solicitors and their clients.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 14th October 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk